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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

This slow cooker pork carnitas is simmered low and slow for 8 hours, and seasoned with fresh citrus, onion and garlic, and bay leaves.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless pork butt cut into 1.5 inch cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 orange quartered
  • 1 lime juiced quartered
  • 1 white onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir them around to ensure that all of the ingredients are well mixed. 
  2. Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 5 hours, or until the pork is falling apart. 
  3. Optional, but highly recommended! To crisp the carnitas, shred the pork and then heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and then add the pork. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pork is crisp around the edges. 
  5. Serve warm, with your choice of toppings. Store any leftover carnitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.