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Home » Dairy Free » Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Rice.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Rice.

Dec 21, 2013 · Modified: Sep 8, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 13 Comments

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SUPER tender and deliciously flavorful salsa verde pork made in the slow cooker.

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! 

slow cooker pork carnitas

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.

chipotle style pork carnitas

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!

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Slow cooker pork with salsa verde and cilantro rice. #crockpot #gf #glutenfree
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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.

Course Dinner
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

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

  1. Drizzle the olive oil into the slow cooker. Place the pork inside and pour the salsa verde on top.
  2. Cover and cook on high for one hour, and then reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 hours.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the frozen corn kernels and the seasoned salt to the rice. Stir and cook until heated through.
  5. Add a handful of fresh cilantro leaves and stir.
  6. 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
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
926
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
782
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
365
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
2.6
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

crockpot carnitas

 

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Julie Krause

    August 17, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent – easy to shop for and easy to make, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Kelly

    February 14, 2020 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    So good! My family of 6 loved this one. Even the picky eaters!

    Reply
  3. Darryl

    May 22, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this is so good!

    Reply
  4. Nicole Beard

    December 29, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 02, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  5. Mary@ BrightonYourHealth

    December 27, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    LOVE the Office too!!! I have the first three seasons on DVD….and love your recipe!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 02, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      I know, we miss The Office so much! Thank goodness for DVDs. :)

      Reply
  6. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil)

    December 23, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    wow – this looks amazing (especially with that cilantro rice.) and The office – miss it too :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 02, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      Thanks, Deanna! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  7. Beth Goad

    December 23, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Yum! I love a good carnitas recipe, especially with the slow cooker!

    Reply

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