Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
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Cooking Classy · by Jaclyn★ 5.0 (13)

Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

NUTRITION · PER SERVING490M COOK
CAL 25%·PRO 75%
CARBS 7G5% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED3G INTRINSIC2G OTHER3G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 36G64% OF CAL
11G SAT25G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tender, flavorful pork shoulder slow-simmered with citrus and spices until it shreds easily, then crisped under the broiler. Perfect for tacos and toppings.

mainmexicanporkdairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 7
  • 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice ((about 2 - 3 oranges))
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice ((about 2 limes))
  • 2 tsp salt, (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried Mexican oregano*
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, (to taste)
  • 1 small yellow onion, (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic, (minced (2 Tbsp))
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • Warmed corn tortillas, diced yellow onions, cilantro ((for serving))
PREP
10M
SODIUM
847MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.