Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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These slow cooker pork carnitas are tender, juicy and full of flavor – ideal for serving in warm corn tortillas on taco night!
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Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Nature’s Intent Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- warmed corn tortillas (optional to serve)
Instructions
- Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder and oregano.
- Top with orange juice, lime juice and apple cider vinegar. Cook on High for 4 Hours or Low for 8 Hours.
- When you're ready to serve the pork, carefully shred the pork using two forks. Turn your broiler on High and place the shredded pork on a large baking sheet.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until pork ends get nice and crispy. You can broil a bit more depending on how crispy you like your carnitas. Serve warm over rice or in corn tortillas.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
22.4g
(45%)
Fat
8.2g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.4g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1.1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.4g | 45% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.4g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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