Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
If you want to add more gluten free and dairy free recipes to your recipe box, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.67 per serving. This beverage has 327 calories, 37g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. 1012 people were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Handle the Heat requires boneless pork shoulder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, and juice of orange. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 95%, which is spectacular. Try The Best Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas, and Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas for similar recipes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 orange
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup salsa
Salt and pepper
Tortillas, cilantro, avocado, limes, etc. for serving
Equipment:
slow cooker
baking sheet
broiler
aluminum foil
Cooking instruction summary:
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the garlic, onion, and jalapeno to the slow cooker. Pour the lime juice, orange juice, and salsa into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender. Shred the meat with two forks and return to slow cooker to combine with the leftover sauce inside. Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the meat evenly over the sheet. Pour some of the sauce over the meat. Broil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the pork are browned.
Step by step:
1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
2. Add the garlic, onion, and jalapeno to the slow cooker.
3. Pour the lime juice, orange juice, and salsa into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender. Shred the meat with two forks and return to slow cooker to combine with the leftover sauce inside. Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the meat evenly over the sheet.
4. Pour some of the sauce over the meat. Broil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the pork are browned.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
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