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Gluten-Free Nut-Free Slow Cooker Carnitas

Recipe

Slow Cooker Carnitas

dinnerGluten-FreeNut-FreeShellfish-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

  • boneless pork butt4 pound
  • salt2 teaspoon
  • pepper1 teaspoon
  • dried oregano1 tablespoon
  • cumin1 tablespoon
  • garlic8 clove
  • medium onion1
  • bay leaf3 leaf
  • lime1
  • large orange1
  • tortilla0
  • rice0
  • black beans1 can
  • salsa0
  • guacamole0
  • sour cream0
  • fresh cilantro0
  • cheese1 cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut pork into 6 equal pieces.

  2. 2

    Add it to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Add salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, onion, bay leaves, lime juice and juice the orange.

  4. 4

    Add orange to the cooker as well.

  5. 5

    Mix together until the meat is well-coated.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily.

  7. 7

    Remove the pork and transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Shred the pork and spread across the baking sheet in a single layer.

  9. 9

    Pour about 1 cup (235 ml) of the liquid remaining in the slow cooker over the shredded pork.

  10. 10

    Broil for 5-10 minutes until the meat browns and crisps along the edges.

  11. 11

    Serve immediately.

  12. 12

    Great as a filling in tacos, burritos, salads, or nachos!

  13. 13

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 6)

1023calories
77gProtein
9gCarbs
71gFat
Fiber2g
Sugar4g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.