Crock Pot Carnitas

A scrumptious and succulent crockpot dish made with a savory pork roast, jalapeno peppers and light beer.

4 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 4 hours

247 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2-4	pounds	pork	butt roast
4	each	garlic	cloves
1	each	jalapeno pepper	fresh
1	each	cilantro	fresh, bunch
1	each	beer, lite	large can

Directions

Insert garlic cloves in roast, or just crush the cloves and drop in the pot with the meat; place in crockpot with whole pepper and half bunch of cilantro which has been chopped. Season to taste with black pepper and salt. Pour in beer. Cook on high 4 to 6 hours until fork tender. Remove meat; shred. Package, label, date and freeze.

To serve, defrost in microwave or refrigerator. Pile the hot meat on a plate. Serve steamed corn or flour tortillas, and with your choice of chopped tomatoes, diced onion, shredded cheese, yogurt or sour cream, lettuce and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 118g

Amount per Serving

Calories 247 40% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	17%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	19%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Sodium 68mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 34.0g	67%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	3%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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