Irresistible Keto Crockpot Carnitas in 8 Easy Steps
Tender and flavorful keto-friendly carnitas cooked in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season pork chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chunks until browned on all sides.
- Transfer pork to crockpot. Add lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred pork with two forks and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with lettuce wraps or cauliflower rice.
- Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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