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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe

Paleo slow cooker pork carnitas is simple, pure magic. Watch the entire pan of crispy pork bites disappear before your very eyes. They are that amazing!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword carnitas, pork, recipe, slow cooker
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 505kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika; season to taste with salt and pepper.
    1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Rub the pork shoulder evenly with the spice mixture.
    4 to 5 lbs. pork shoulder
  • Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the garlic, onion, and jalapeno.
    1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño
  • In another bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, orange juice, and lime juice.
    2 tbsp. tomato paste, ¼ cup orange juice, ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • Pour the sauce over the pork, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Once the pork is cooked through, shred the pork using a fork and place it back in the slow cooker mixing it with all the juices from the cooking process.
  • Grill the shredded pork on a preheated grill, or in the oven at 475 F for 10 to 12 minutes, to get a nice charred texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 1334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 7mg