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    Home » Recipes

    Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (GFDF, Keto, Whole30, Paleo)

    Published: Jun 29, 2020 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Heather Cooan, MBA, NTP, FDN-P, ONC · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Carnitas - Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Pork Carnitas
    Carnitas - Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Pork Carnitas

    This slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is awesome. There's nothing easier than throwing everything into the slow cooker before you start your day for a super easy dinner!

    We have a lot of lettuce tacos around here. I usually do ground or shredded beef or fajita-style chicken. Always a great meal, but this time I was in the mood for a different kind of taco, something more like you would get at Chipotle only using a lettuce leaf in place of the tortilla.

    After perusing the meat in the freezer I settled on a huge pork shoulder roast and set to hunting for a recipe. I looked at a lot of recipes and finally, I put together my own. I can't follow a recipe to save my life. I always have to change it up and customize it anyway.

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    I like to use either ice burg or romaine lettuce to make a taco shell. These seem to hold up the best and are large enough to hold a substantial amount of filling. I skip the cheese since I'm dairy-free and add either homemade guacamole or fresh avocado slices, diced tomato, and salsa. I always have to have salsa!

    If you're allowing a few more carbohydrates and you need a good grain-free taco shell or chip, I can definitely recommend Siete Foods. Siete makes a fantastic grain-free hard taco shell that nearly tastes like the real deal. I also really like Late July's grain-free tortilla chip. I think these taste just like a real corn chip, only better!

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    Carnitas - Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Pork Carnitas

    Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (GFDF, Keto, Whole30, Paleo)

    Heather Cooan
    This slow cooker pork carnitas recipe is a great way to set up a delicious and nutritious meal in a snap after a long day!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 9 hrs
    Total Time 9 hrs 10 mins
    Course Mains
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 Servings
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lb boneless pork roast shoulder or butt, cut into bite-size strips
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon each: black pepper; cumin; oregano; lemon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne

    Instructions
     

    • Combine ingredients in crockpot.
    • Cook on high 1 hour, then low 8 hours.
    • Remove pork with a slotted spoon.
    • Pour liquid into a nonstick skillet and boil down to about ½ c.
    • Add pork and saute until browned.
    • Serve with all your favorite toppings - guacamole, salsa, sour cream, etc.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 51gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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    1. adam says

      April 09, 2011 at 7:41 pm

      I made this a while back (with a different recipe), following the similar method (reducing liquid) but then i put it all in a shallow sheet pan in the middle of the oven under the broiler to get the meat all crispy. keep an eye on it so you don't burn. i took it out and stirred it around after the top got crispy so i could get more crispy bits.

    2. LinearChaos says

      April 09, 2011 at 8:20 pm

      Oooh, that's a great idea! The crispy bits are the best.

    3. Jennylee says

      May 07, 2011 at 12:19 am

      I'm not easily imeprssed. . . but that's impressing me! 🙂

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