Made the carnitas today, and ALL members of my family love it! Thanks, Jessica!
Jessica Fisher
Great to hear!
Emilia
OK, I have a dumb question. What size crock pot do you use? Thanks!
Jessica Fisher
So sorry for the delay in replying. Whatever size fits your roast.
Emilia
Jessica, I actually made this and LOVE it. I did exactly like the recipe. They come out of the 400 F oven lightly crispy, to die for! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely recipes.
Jessica Fisher
Well, THANK YOU! for taking the time two years later to comment and leave a review. I’m slowly updating old posts and adding the review feature. Thanks so much for chiming in!
Emilia
I actually forgot to leave the comment. I love all your recipes. I have never been disappointed. Every time I try one I know it will work! God bless.
Jessica Fisher
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased to hear that your success has been consistent!
Corey
Is 1/4 cup water enough? I plan to leave the roast all day while at work. I’m not an experienced cook…so I don’t wanna burn the house down! Your recipes are great!! Thanks for helping busy moms!!
Jessica Fisher
Yes, the pork has so much moisture in it, you’ll have more than 1/4 cup liquid when it’s done. Just be sure it’s on low.
Claudia Ruiz Esparza
You are preparing an excellent recipe instead of The traditional one. Sometimes we in México add half a can of a light beer and it provides a flavor that really hora well with the carnitas !
Claudia Ruiz Esparza
I meant that really goes well with the carnitas!!!!
Michelle
Hi Jessica…I love reading your blog and have just bought your cookbook. I am currently trying to use up the meat that I have in the freezer. Have you ever tried using a different cut of pork to make the carnitas? I don’t have a roast, but I have boneless country style pork ribs. Do you think that would work also?
Jessica
I am not absolutely sure that it will shred as easily, but I’d use it. You can always chop it up if it doesn’t shred.
Michelle
Thank you for your quick response…I will try and see what happens. 🙂
Brooke Kingston
We have made this three times now, and it is a HUGE hit! So easy, flavorful and fast to put together. Thank you for the great permanent rotation recipe. It’s divine!
Jessica
Yeah! Sounds pretty good right now. Yum!
ZombiemommySaves
PS I am drooling over the guacamole.
ZombiemommySaves
I used to think oregano only went in Italian dishes, but when I make my homemade salsa or refried beans, I do add oregano in addition to the cumin, salt and olive oil.
Jessica
There are several varieties of oregano, including Mexican and French, so that is probably where the confusion comes in.
Pat
@Jessica,
I always think carnitas- my favorite mexican food- have some secret seasoning on the pork. Do you really only use oregano?
Jessica
Yes, just be very generous with the salt and pepper. The onion and oregano along with the fat of the meat add tons of flavor.
JessieLeigh
Just had these tonight! Everyone loved the meat so much- delicious! Next time, I think I’ll use flour tortillas. I’m sure that’s less authentic… but it seems to be the preference of every one of us. 😉
Jessica
@JessieLeigh, glad you liked it. And, no flour tortillas are not authentic, but neither are store-bought corn tortillas. So, I’m glad you’re gonna go with what suits your tastes. When you someday come visit us, we’ll make homemade corn tortillas for you. 😉
Tina
Are the tortillas homemade? They look yummy too!
Jessica
Yes, FishPapa makes the tortillas himself. 😉 Read the tutorial.
Tina
Thanks!
Carolyn
I do have a favorite taco memory – in high school we went to Tulum, Mexico and had the most phenomenal fish tacos I’ve ever eaten. They are the standard by which I judge fish tacos. Simple, fresh and delicious.
Danise
Did you ever try this recipe in the Instant Pot?
Jessica Fisher
Yes, just haven’t had time to update the post. You should be able to follow the IP directions here: https://goodcheapeats.com/bbq-pork-sandwiches/
Sara Schaffer
Made the carnitas today, and ALL members of my family love it! Thanks, Jessica!
Jessica Fisher
Great to hear!
Emilia
OK, I have a dumb question. What size crock pot do you use? Thanks!
Jessica Fisher
So sorry for the delay in replying. Whatever size fits your roast.
Emilia
Jessica, I actually made this and LOVE it. I did exactly like the recipe. They come out of the 400 F oven lightly crispy, to die for! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely recipes.
Jessica Fisher
Well, THANK YOU! for taking the time two years later to comment and leave a review. I’m slowly updating old posts and adding the review feature. Thanks so much for chiming in!
Emilia
I actually forgot to leave the comment. I love all your recipes. I have never been disappointed. Every time I try one I know it will work! God bless.
Jessica Fisher
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so pleased to hear that your success has been consistent!
Corey
Is 1/4 cup water enough? I plan to leave the roast all day while at work. I’m not an experienced cook…so I don’t wanna burn the house down! Your recipes are great!! Thanks for helping busy moms!!
Jessica Fisher
Yes, the pork has so much moisture in it, you’ll have more than 1/4 cup liquid when it’s done. Just be sure it’s on low.
Claudia Ruiz Esparza
You are preparing an excellent recipe instead of The traditional one. Sometimes we in México add half a can of a light beer and it provides a flavor that really hora well with the carnitas !
Claudia Ruiz Esparza
I meant that really goes well with the carnitas!!!!
Michelle
Hi Jessica…I love reading your blog and have just bought your cookbook. I am currently trying to use up the meat that I have in the freezer. Have you ever tried using a different cut of pork to make the carnitas? I don’t have a roast, but I have boneless country style pork ribs. Do you think that would work also?
Jessica
I am not absolutely sure that it will shred as easily, but I’d use it. You can always chop it up if it doesn’t shred.
Michelle
Thank you for your quick response…I will try and see what happens. 🙂
Brooke Kingston
We have made this three times now, and it is a HUGE hit! So easy, flavorful and fast to put together. Thank you for the great permanent rotation recipe. It’s divine!
Jessica
Yeah! Sounds pretty good right now. Yum!
ZombiemommySaves
PS I am drooling over the guacamole.
ZombiemommySaves
I used to think oregano only went in Italian dishes, but when I make my homemade salsa or refried beans, I do add oregano in addition to the cumin, salt and olive oil.
Jessica
There are several varieties of oregano, including Mexican and French, so that is probably where the confusion comes in.
Pat
@Jessica,
I always think carnitas- my favorite mexican food- have some secret seasoning on the pork. Do you really only use oregano?
Jessica
Yes, just be very generous with the salt and pepper. The onion and oregano along with the fat of the meat add tons of flavor.
JessieLeigh
Just had these tonight! Everyone loved the meat so much- delicious! Next time, I think I’ll use flour tortillas. I’m sure that’s less authentic… but it seems to be the preference of every one of us. 😉
Jessica
@JessieLeigh, glad you liked it. And, no flour tortillas are not authentic, but neither are store-bought corn tortillas. So, I’m glad you’re gonna go with what suits your tastes. When you someday come visit us, we’ll make homemade corn tortillas for you. 😉
Tina
Are the tortillas homemade? They look yummy too!
Jessica
Yes, FishPapa makes the tortillas himself. 😉 Read the tutorial.
Tina
Thanks!
Carolyn
I do have a favorite taco memory – in high school we went to Tulum, Mexico and had the most phenomenal fish tacos I’ve ever eaten. They are the standard by which I judge fish tacos. Simple, fresh and delicious.