Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Name: Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h 10 min
Total time: 5 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb boneless pork roast; 3 tsp fine sea salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 large yellow onion; 5 garlic cloves; 4 Tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 bay leaves

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
323 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Charles Herrera

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Pork Carnitas are crispy on the outside with a juicy center. It's so easy to make authentic Mexican pulled pork in the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 lb boneless pork roast (pork butt or pork shoulder)
3 tsp fine sea salt (or 2 1/2 tsp table salt)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 large yellow onion diced
5 garlic cloves
4 Tbsp lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/2 cup orange juice (from 2 oranges)
1 cup chicken broth
2 bay leaves optional

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Instructions

Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Combine salt, pepper and dried oregano and rub pork with the seasoning.
In the slow cooker, add chopped onion, garlic cloves, broth, lime juice, orange juice, and bay leaves if using.
Add the pork to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-9 hours.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet. Shredded the pork with two forks and drizzle the top with 1/2 cup of the slow cooker juices.
To get crispy edges, broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbs 5g Protein 52g (104%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 993mg (41%) Potassium 948mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	323kcal	16%
Carbs	5g
Protein	52g	104%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	993mg	41%
Potassium	948mg	20%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	42IU	1%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	28mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%