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Simple Savory Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Savor the herbaceous tanginess of these slow cooker carnitas, keeping the simplicity of the original Chipotle version while infusing it with a unique essence using easily available ingredients.
2
8 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
384
CALORIES
$1.35
PER SERVING
Simple Savory Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Lemon
2 whole lemon
juiced
Garlic Paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
Fresh Rosemary
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
Salt
2 tsp salt
Low-sodium Chicken Broth
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Dried Bay Leaf
3 whole dried bay leaf
Fresh Thyme
6 sprigs fresh thyme
Pork Shoulder
3 lbs pork shoulder
cut into 2-inch pieces
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
8 hr
COOK TIME
8 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Generously season the pork shoulder pieces with salt, pepper and garlic paste, ensuring to rub these in to infuse the flavors.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, sear the pork pieces until they're slightly browned. This will enrich the final flavor.
3
Transfer your seasoned and browned pork to a slow cooker.
4
Add the chicken broth to the slow cooker, followed by the bay leaves, fresh thyme sprigs, lemon juice, and rosemary sprigs.
5
Cover the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low setting. This will ensure a tender and flavorful outcome.
6
After cooking, transfer the pork to a separate bowl. Using two forks, gently shred the meat.
7
Discard the herbs from the slow cooker and add the shredded meat back into the remaining juices for an additional tasty coating before serving.
Health Info
Macros
4g
CARBS
18g
FAT
49g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
KETO
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
LOW CARB
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