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Easy Crockpot Carnitas
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
8h
Total Time
8h 10m
This easy recipe for Crockpot Carnitas will result in juicy, flavorful pork that practically falls apart. Simply combine the pork shoulder with garlic, spices, lime juice, orange juice, beer, and salsa in a slow cooker. Let it cook low and slow for tender, delicious carnitas perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
Servings:
10
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Notes
Dutch Oven Method:Add the pork shoulder to a large Dutch oven. Roughly chop the garlic and rub it onto the meat. Toss the garlic around the meat after rubbing it on. Sprinkle the meat with salt, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne. Rub seasonings onto the pork. Add lime juice, orange juice, beer, and salsa. Cover and cook in the oven for 4 hours at 300 degrees F. Proceed with steps 4-6 above.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories1,010kcal50%
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Fat59g2%
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Saturated Fat21g1%
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Carbohydrates12g0%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar4g0%
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Protein78g3%
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Cholesterol264mg13%
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Sodium587mg29%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.