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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 322 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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)
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!
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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
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
% 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.