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Crockpot Carnitas

7 hServes 10Nutri-Score C€€
from @cooking.con.claudia26 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • pork shoulder butt roast (cut into large chunks)Meat2.3 kg
  • saltSpices12 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices4 g
  • ground cuminSpices6 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices4 g
  • ground cloveSpices1 g
  • baking grease (for greasing the slow cooker)Other60 ml
  • garlic cloves (peeled)Produce6 pieces
  • onion (halved)Produce1 piece
  • bay leavesSpices5 pieces
  • orange (juiced, peel kept)Produce1 piece
  • Mexican CokeBeverages120 ml
  • lime (cut into wedges, for serving)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped, for serving)Produce20 g
  • onion (finely chopped, for serving)Produce1 piece
  • salsa (for serving)Pantry150 g
  • corn tortillas (for serving)Bakery20 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

303kcal

Carbs
13 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
19 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the spice rub

    • Combine the salt, black pepper, ground cumin, oregano and ground clove in a bowl.
    Step 1

  2. Season the pork

    • Sprinkle the spice mix over the pork shoulder chunks.
    • Rub it all around so every piece is coated.
    Step 2

  3. Grease the slow cooker

    • Rub the baking grease over the walls and bottom of the slow cooker.
    Step 3

  4. Load the slow cooker

    • Add the seasoned pork to the slow cooker.
    • Add the garlic cloves, halved onion and bay leaves.
    • Squeeze in the orange juice, add the orange peel and pour in the Coke.
    Step 4

  5. Slow cook the carnitas

    • Close the lid and cook on low until the meat is browned and very tender.
    Step 5

  6. Shred and crisp (optional)

    • Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred it.
    • For crispier carnitas, broil them for a couple of minutes.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Serve the carnitas in tortillas.
    • Top with lime juice, cilantro, onion and salsa.
    Step 7
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