Slow Cooked Carnitas

Meal prepSlow cooker mealsHigh protein dinnerLow effort dinner
Written By Kathryn Grandprey

This flavor packed dinner is a great meal prep staple with tons of options for repurposing leftovers.

Cook time 7-8 hours depending on specific slow cooker.

Ingredients:

  • 4 pound pork shoulder roast

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 2 oranges, juiced

  • 1 limes, juiced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, quartered

Directions:

  • Add juices from orange and lime to a slow cooker. Mix in garlic cloves and onion.

  • Mix the dry seasonings in a small bowl. Thoroughly rub mixture onto pork shoulder. Place pork on top of juices in slow cooker.

  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

  • Shred the pork. Let it cook on low for another 30 minutes.

  • Remove from the slow cooker, broil in the oven for 2-4 minutes until nice and crispy. (Use parchment paper on your sheet pan for easy clean up).

  • When serving, add juices from the slow cooker for extra flavor. Serve with tortillas, cilantro rice, cole slaw, cheese, salsa, avocado and calabacitas (Mexican style zucchini squash).

Nutrition Info:

1 cup of carnitas = 134g

Calories 342 / Protein 25g Carbs 4g Fat 25g

 

hi, i’m katie!

I am a Sports Nutritionist who works with strength and team athletes. As a former collegiate athlete and coach myself, I believe that nutrition is a vital component to athletic performance and can propel individuals closer to their goals.

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