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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Tender, juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for tacos or burrito bowls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pounds Pork Shoulder Well-marbled for tenderness
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano Dried, preferably Mexican
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Mild, adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium for moisture

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients, including pork shoulder, onion, garlic, spices, and lime juice.
  2. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into large chunks.
  3. Sear the pork chunks in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker and add chopped onions, minced garlic, lime juice, and spices.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender.
  2. Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix with the juices.
  3. Serve in tacos or burrito bowls with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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