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Zesty Ranch Slow Cooker Carnitas - A Simple Budget Friendly Meal
5 from 3 votes

Zesty Ranch Slow Cooker Carnitas - A Simple Budget Friendly Meal

Zesty Ranch Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are delicious with slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with cumin, Zesty Italian Dressing, and Ranch Seasoning.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 565 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Italian dressing Kraft brand, zesty
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • 4 lices pepper jack cheese Kraft natural slices
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing KRAFT brand, classic
  • 1 recipe of pico de gallo

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and dry the pork shoulder. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix the Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing with the olive oil and pour over pork.
  2. Place the pork in a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 hours to 5 hours.
  3. Once the meat is tender, remove from slow cooker and pull it apart with two forks. Place the pork back into the slow cooker to absorb the flavor of the liquid.
  4. Meanwhile, make the pico de gallo, according to the recipe.
  5. Place the flour tortillas between two paper towels on a plate. Microwave for about 30 seconds to heat them and make them pliable.
  6. To assemble the carnitas, place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pork into the tortilla, top with 1/3 of a slice of cheese. Add pico de gallo, and drizzle with Kraft Classic Ranch Dressing. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 1015mg (42%) Potassium 477mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 144IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 227mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565

% Daily Value*

Calories 565kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 1015mg 42%
Potassium 477mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 144IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 227mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

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