Crock Pot Pork Carnitas
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Crock Pot Pork Carnitas
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Flavorful Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas made with citrus, spices, peppers, and onions for a simple, hands-off family dinner you can use to make tacos, burritos, or serve simply over rice.
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Ingredients
Carnitas Seasoning (Dry Rub)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chipotle chile powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
In the slow cooker
- 4 pound Pork shoulder roast
- 1 white onion roughly chopped
- 3 Jalapeno peppers whole
- 2 oranges
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Instructions
- Make the dry rub by combining all of the ingredients and mixing to combine.
- Place the chopped onion and whole jalapeno peppers in the bottom of the crock pot. Squeeze the juice from oranges and place the rinds with the onions and peppers.
- Coat the roast on all sides with the seasoning mixture and pat it in. Place the roast in the crock pot on top of the onions and peppers. Pour the orange juice over the roast.
- Cook on low for 7-9 hours.
- Remove the pork roast and shred it with a fork, removing any fatty areas.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F. Place shredded pork in a thin layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 6-10 minutes or until the pork edges are crispy to your liking.
- Strain juices and discard onions, jalapeno and orange rind. Spoon juices over pork when serving.
Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Reheat: Reheat leftover carnitas in a skillet over medium high heat until crispy.
- How to Freeze: You can freeze this recipe either before or after cooking. Check the post above for full directions for both methods.
- To Scale: This recipe can be cut in half to make a smaller portion. In order to double the recipe, you would need to use a second slow cooker.
- Try using pork butt in place of pork shoulder
- If you are in a pinch, use store bought taco or fajita seasoning in place of carnitas seasoning
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
929mg
(39%)
Potassium
799mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 799mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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