Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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5.0
102 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 hrs
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Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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Try authentic Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe for a meal that is tasty and easy. From tacos and burritos to salads and more, this pork is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 4 pound boneless pork shoulder
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 fresh limes (juiced)
- 2 oranges (juiced)
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and salt. Pat the pork shoulder dry and rub the season mixture on all sides of the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a crock pot. Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is easy to shred. Shred the pork.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the pork on a foil covered baking sheet.
- Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the pork begins to brown and gets crispy.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- You can use a pork butt instead of a pork shoulder in this recipe if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
997mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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