Dr. Pepper Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

Name: Dr. Pepper Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 3-3 ½ pound pork shoulder; 1 12 ounce can Dr. Pepper; 3-4 jalapeños; 1 large onion; 8 cloves garlic; 1 ½ tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons oregano; 1 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons bacon grease

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Prep Time
10 mins
Approximate slow cooking time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings
10
Calories
188 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Dr. Pepper Carnitas (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

Quade Sheppard

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Dr. Pepper Carnitas is a sweet variation on authentic preparations that can be prepared in a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot using the Slow Cook setting, then finishing in a hot pan to achieve tender-crisp results.

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Ingredients

Servings

3-3 ½ pound pork shoulder (pork butt)
1 12 ounce can Dr. Pepper
3-4 jalapeños
1 large onion
8 cloves garlic
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil

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Instructions

Cut the jalapeno and onion into strips - you don’t need to be perfect here. Remove the papery exterior from each garlic clove and cut it in half. Add jalapeno, onion, and garlic to Slow Cooker or Instant Pot.
Combine cumin, oregano, chili powder, black pepper, and salt to a bowl and mix to combine.
Coat the pork shoulder (pork butt) with the seasoning mixture. Coat it over the SlowCooker or Instant Pot so stray seasonings fall into the vessel.
Add the pork shoulder, then add the entire 12 ounce can of Dr. Pepper. Put the lid on the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot. In a slow cooker, cook on high for around 6 hours, or on low for around 8 hours. In an Instant Pot, Slow Cook on NORMAL for 8 hours and HIGH for 7 ½ hours.
Remove the lid once the cooking time is up. Shred the pork in the liquid before removing it. Fish out the shredded pork and put in a sieve or spider to remove excess liquid.
Heat 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once heated, arrange shredded pork in an even layer in the pan and cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes. Using tongs, flip the pork. It should appear golden brown and crispy. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve hot! These Dr. Pepper Carnitas make fantastic tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 326mg (14%) Potassium 420mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 319IU (6%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	188kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	326mg	14%
Potassium	420mg	9%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	319IU	6%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%