Carnitas Recipe (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Pork Carnitas are crispy on the outside with a juicy center. It's so easy to make authentic Mexican pulled pork in the slow cooker.
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Ingredients
- 4 lb boneless pork roast ((pork butt or pork shoulder))
- 3 tsp fine sea salt ((or 2 1/2 tsp table salt))
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 5 g arlic cloves
- 4 Tbsp lime juice ((from 2 limes))
- 1/2 cup orange juice ((from 2 oranges))
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves (optional)
Steps
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Pat the pork dry with a paper towel. Combine salt, pepper and dried oregano and rub pork with the seasoning.
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In the slow cooker, add chopped onion, garlic cloves, broth, lime juice, orange juice, and bay leaves if using.
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Add the pork to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 7-9 hours.
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Remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet. Shredded the pork with two forks and drizzle the top with 1/2 cup of the slow cooker juices.
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To get crispy edges, broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless pork roast | 4 lb | - | - |
| fine sea salt | 3 tsp | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 1 tsp | - | - |
| dried oregano | 1 tsp | - | - |
| large yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 5 g | - | - |
| lime juice | 4 tbsp | - | - |
| orange juice | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chicken broth | 1 cup | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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