Slow Cooker Carnitas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Slow Cooker Carnitas
610 min.
10
236kcal

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Slow Cooker Carnitas: A Flavorful and Easy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Main Course

If you're a fan of tender, succulent pork with a rich, savory flavor that just melts in your mouth, then it's time to dive into this Slow Cooker Carnitas recipe. Perfect for those who follow a gluten-free and dairy-free diet, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile, serving as an excellent lunch or dinner option. With a focus on simplicity and the magic of slow cooking, this recipe is designed to be easy to follow, yielding mouth-watering results with minimal effort.

At its heart, this recipe is about letting the quality ingredients speak for themselves. The star of the show is the boneless pork shoulder roast, which is generously coated in a blend of spices that include garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano, coriander, and a hint of cinnamon for warmth. This spice rub infuses the pork with a deep, complex flavor that's further enhanced by cooking it low and slow in chicken broth until it's fall-apart tender. The result is a dish that's packed with protein and a good dose of healthy fats, making it satisfying and filling.

The beauty of this Slow Cooker Carnitas lies in its simplicity and the way it transforms a humble cut of meat into a flavorful feast. Ideal for a busy weeknight or a casual get-together, it's a recipe that's as practical as it is delicious. So why not give it a try and discover the joy of slow cooking with this easy, flavor-packed meal?

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried crumbled
  • pound pork shoulder boneless
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pork with the spice mixture.
  2. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the pork on top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.
  4. Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 5 hours. When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein73.42%
Fat25.35%
Carbs1.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
22.626086819917%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.74kcal
11.79%
Fat:6.34g
9.75%
Saturated Fat:1.96g
12.26%
Carbohydrates:0.69g
0.23%
Net Carbohydrates:0.53g
0.19%
Sugar:0.22g
0.24%
Cholesterol:109.8mg
36.6%
Sodium:505.48mg
21.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.31g
82.61%
Vitamin B3:17.54mg
87.72%
Vitamin B1:1.18mg
78.88%
Selenium:47.11µg
67.31%
Vitamin B6:1.32mg
65.86%
Vitamin B2:0.87mg
51.38%
Phosphorus:420.22mg
42.02%
Vitamin B12:1.59µg
26.47%
Zinc:3.6mg
23.99%
Potassium:704.34mg
20.12%
Vitamin B5:1.79mg
17.89%
Magnesium:49.27mg
12.32%
Iron:1.87mg
10.36%
Copper:0.15mg
7.52%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.72%
Calcium:19.8mg
1.98%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.28%
Source:Allrecipes