Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)

Liquid smoke adds faux smoky flavor to this pork seasoned liberally with a spice rub and slow-cooked until it pulls apart into carnitas.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
6 hr 12 mins
Total Time
6 hr 32 mins
Calories
309 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a small bowl.
Step 2
Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Step 4
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water, liquid smoke, and chipotle peppers.
Step 5
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste

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