Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chipotle Carnitas
Chipotle Carnitas is made with pork roast, chicken broth, and bay leaves.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 490 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Watch the broiling step
Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.
Get to know the ingredients
kosher salt
In the method: Season the pork roast with the salt and pepper.
pork roast (such as pork shoulder or pork butt)
In the method: Season the pork roast with the salt and pepper.
chicken broth
In the method: Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme and juniper berries.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon vegetable oilIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon kosher saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 4 pounds pork roast (such as pork shoulder or pork butt)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 2 bay leavesIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leavesIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons juniper berries
How to make it
0 of 8 steps completeMake room for Chipotle Carnitas
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the pork pieces have crispy edges.
A little more help as you go
Shred at the stated step
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot, slow cooker, and sheet pan. Start with this step: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: dinneratthezoo.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.