Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas
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Tender slow-cooker pork carnitas marinated in Dr. Pepper, cumin, and chili powder, finished on a sheet pan for crispness. Moist and deeply flavored, these are perfect for tacos and casual entertaining.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 14- 2 liters Dr. Pepper
- 4 to 5 pounds boneless pork roast (trim fat and cut into 3-inch chunks)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large yellow onion (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Taco-sized tortillas (corn or flour)
- Red cabbage slaw
- Jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 990M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 8h 15m
- Sodium
- 982mg
- Total sugar
- 19g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 51mg
- Calcium
- 39mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 982MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.