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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 pork butt cut into 1.5 inch cubes, boneless
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange quartered
- 1 lime juiced quartered
- 1 white onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker. Stir them around to ensure that all of the ingredients are well mixed.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 5 hours, or until the pork is falling apart.
- Optional, but highly recommended! To crisp the carnitas, shred the pork and then heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Serve warm, with your choice of toppings. Store any leftover carnitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
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.