Using your slow cooker makes it extra easy to have authentic, full of flavor carnitas that are perfect for any Mexican style dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. chili powder
- 3 tsp. ground cumin
- 3 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 5 lb. pork shoulder
- 2 onions, quartered
- 3 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits in 100% pineapple juice, juice only
Instructions
- Combine spices and rub all over pork.
- Add to a slow cooker with remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, about 8 hours.
- Let cool and shred pork.
Nutrition Facts
480 CALORIES Per Serving
FAT: 33G
SATURATED FAT: 12G
CHOLESTEROL: 135MG
SODIUM: 960MG
CARBOHYDRATES: 9G
FIBER: 2G
SUGAR: 4G
PROTEIN: 36G
Actual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe.
