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!
Servings 6 people
Calories 505kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 lbs. pork shoulder
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. paprika
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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