Why We Love This Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
We absolutely love Carnitas, and this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is one of our favorite ways to make them when we’re short on time. These sangria pork carnitas have so much flavor. Adding sangria is a fabulous idea for moisture and flavor!
Easy. Simply toss everything in the slow cooker, and let it do its thing! Juicy. Slow cooking the pork ensures it’s fall-apart tender. Flavorful. We reduce the cooking juices to create a delicious sangria sauce.
Variations on Pork Carnitas in the Slow Cooker
If you don’t have access to sangria, you can substitute in your favorite red wine. We like something fruity, like merlot, cabernet sauvignon, or pinot noir. If you’re not a wine drinker, swap it out for a light beer or beef broth.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover slow cooker pork carnitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 450°F oven drizzled with cooking juices until warmed through and crisp.
How to Freeze
Freeze slow cooker pork carnitas divided into individual portions in Ziplock bags for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Sangria Pork Carnitas would be perfect for tailgating with a crowd. Make a heaping pot of this goodness, bring all the toppings and some tortillas and you’re in business. Fresh flavors for all. We topped them with red onion, cilantro, pico de gallo, cojita cheese, and fresh orange juice. Add a side of crockpot refried beans and cilantro lime rice for a complete meal, and finish everything off with a refreshing sangria!
More Pork Recipes To Try
Stuffed Pork Loin Pork Roulade Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Orange Cranberry Pork Loin Smothered Pork Chops Apple Butter Pork Chops
Notes from the Test Kitchen
If making ahead (up to 3 days before serving), shred the meat, but wait to crisp the shredded pork in the oven until the day it is served. Place the shredded pork and its cooking juices in an airtight container and in the fridge until ready to sear. Pour the juices into a medium stovetop pan to let it reduce while the pork cooks.
