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Crockpot Pork Carnitas Recipe
This crockpot pork carnitas recipe makes the most succulent, tender pulled pork. Then it's broiled to create delicious, flavor-packed crispy edges, resulting in an irresistible contrast. The savory deliciousness of these carnitas is only matched by the versatility - use them in tacos, nachos, burritos, sandwiches, or as a side with some potatoes and salad - the possibilities are endless!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 generous
Calories: 284 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1 large orange juiced
- 1 1 lime juiced
- 1 1 medium onion finely minced
- 3 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ ¼ cup water
- 1 1 teaspoon EACH: cumin, chili powder, oregano, and sea salt
- 1 ½ 1 ½ lb. pork butt, pork shoulder, or boneless pork ribs
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, except the pork, in your crockpot and mix them together well. Lay the pork on top and turn your crockpot to low. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- When the pork is tender, gently shred it using 2 forks. Pull the pork against the grain to get long strips of meat. Mix the shredded pork with the sauce in the crockpot.
- Preheat your oven to broil. Transfer the pulled pork to a baking sheet and spread it out so that it's in a thin layer. Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes, mixing halfway through until the pork is crispy in many spots.
- Remove from the oven and serve on sandwiches, in tacos, burritos, or as a main with some potatoes and salad.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
542mg
(23%)
Potassium
917mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4generous
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 917mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.