Slow cooker pork carnitas with cilantro rice is a tasty way to enjoy restaurant food at home! So easy to make and so tasty – a family friendly meal!Â
If you love going out to eat Mexican food, this is the recipe for you! And if you love a certain quick service Mexican restaurant (it starts with a Chip- and ends with an -optle) then you’ll really love this tender slow cooker pork carnitas recipe.
This pork tenderloin is so moist and flavorful, and the salsa verde gives it a lot of nice flavor without extra fat. It’s perfect for serving in taco shells, over tortilla chips, and definitely over this cilantro rice.
This slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is:
- gluten free and dairy free
- perfect for a potluck gathering
- delicious over rice, tortilla chips, even inside of a quesadilla!
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Rice.
Flavorful pulled pork carnitas is easy to make in the crock pot! Serve over cilantro rice for a filling dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358 kcal
Ingredients
For the carnitas:
- ½ Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 12 ounces mild salsa verde
For the cilantro rice:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Drizzle the olive oil into the slow cooker. Place the pork inside and pour the salsa verde on top.
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Cover and cook on high for one hour, and then reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 hours.
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When the pork is almost done cooking, cook the rice. Bring two cups of water to a boil, add a teaspoon of olive oil, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until fluffy, about 30 minutes.
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Add the frozen corn kernels and the seasoned salt to the rice. Stir and cook until heated through.
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Add a handful of fresh cilantro leaves and stir.
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To serve, place the rice on the plate, top with pork and some of the sauce from the slow cooker, and top with more fresh cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Rice.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 926mg40%
Potassium 782mg22%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Julie Krause
Excellent – easy to shop for and easy to make, thank you!
Kelly
So good! My family of 6 loved this one. Even the picky eaters!
Darryl
Wow, this is so good!
Nicole Beard
I haven’t really used pork in any of my dinners but I love the looks of this dish! Thank you for sharing your recipe, I’m sharing it on my FB page!
Kelly
Thanks, Nicole!
Mary@ BrightonYourHealth
LOVE the Office too!!! I have the first three seasons on DVD….and love your recipe!
Kelly
I know, we miss The Office so much! Thank goodness for DVDs. :)
Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)
wow – this looks amazing (especially with that cilantro rice.) and The office – miss it too :)
Kelly
Thanks, Deanna! Happy New Year!
Beth Goad
Yum! I love a good carnitas recipe, especially with the slow cooker!