# Crockpot Chipotle Carnitas Tacos Recipe *By James Hills — Updated June 2024* Despite the political back and forth, Americans and Mexicans have a lot in common when it comes to what we love to eat. Sure, we might prepare things a little differently by trading one ingredient for another but at our core we share a lot of similar traditions. One of these that I'm exploring today is carnitas - or pulled pork as it would be called in the Southeastern United States. At Mexican restaurants, carnitas is one of my favorite types of meat and I love to make crockpot pulled pork, so I was excited to combine the two and  give it my own twist thanks to some inspiration from La Morena.  As "European Americans" we really shouldn't be afraid of the "Hispanic Food" aisle at the grocery store, but I find all too often we pass that by and opt for more familiar brands when there are some gems that we've yet to discover. 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Back home it was time to break out the crockpot and get cooking! ## Crockpot Chipotle Carnitas Recipe: ### Ingredients: - 1 Can of La Morena Pickled Jalapeno Peppers - 1 Can of La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce - 1 Package of Extra Tender Boneless Pork Shoulder - 1 Medium Yellow Onion - 1 Bottle of Mexican Beer  - 3 oz of Reposado Tequila - 2 Tbs Garlic Powder - 2 Tbs of Cumin - 2 Tbs of Black Pepper - 2 Tbs of Season Salt - 1 oz olive oil (for pan to brown pork shoulder) - Fresh Corn Tortillas - 3 Tbs of Cotija cheese - 1 lime sliced in quarters (optional) ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. 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While it is browning, dice 3 the chipotle peppers and onion and toss it into the crockpot along with 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from the can. After the pork has been browned, add the seasonings and then pour in the beer to deglaze the pan so that all the good tasty bits of burned meat come up and can be added into the crockpot when you pour the mixture in there. Cook on high for approximately 6 hours or until you can shred the pork with your fork. With the pork shredded, it's time to complete your tacos! Take the meat and place it in the center of the tortilla and add a jalapeno and some carrots, then top with some cotija cheese.  If you've done things right, you'll have a taste that is completely Mexican - but a texture that is completely familiar as pulled pork. The thing I like about this is that since you are cooking with all natural ingredients it tastes great and you don't need to add BBQ sauce to it, so there's no added fat or sugar from BBQ sauce like you would have if it was traditional pulled pork. Now you're ready to dive in and enjoy these Chipotle Carnitas Tacos and feel free to add a squeeze of lime to the top.  Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/0tue2zS0u4jWPJDu_XfJKg.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 17 August 2015 Last Updated: 18 June 2024 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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