Pork Carnitas

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Prepare these delicious and flavorful paleo carnitas for your next dinner! Pork is known to be a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals. It contains thiamin, niacin, selenium, and Vitamin B6. Garlic helps regulate blood pressure, prevents heart disease, and lowers cholesterol. Jalapeños are loaded with Vitamin A, iron, and potassium. They also contain manganese, phosphorus, and copper! Adding in spices such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder will make this dish more flavorful and provide you with additional antioxidants, including Vitamin C. If desired, add the pork to a salad, taco, or sandwich and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb pork shoulder, skinless and boneless

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 orange, juiced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1 jalapeño, chopped and deseeded

  • 1 tbsp oregano

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 ½ tbsp cumin

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

1) Start off by rinsing the pork and dry with paper towel.

2) Combine oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for the rub. Spread this mixture over the pork.

3) Put pork in a slow cooker and top with garlic and jalapeño. Add in orange and lime juice over the pork and broth to the bottom of the slow cooker.

4) Have pork cook on low for 9-10 hours.

5) Remove pork from slow cooker and place on baking sheet. Shred pork with two forks.

6) Put baking sheet in the oven and broil for 7-10 minutes.

7) Remove pork from baking sheet and serve in a large bowl or skillet. Garnish with fresh rosemary and enjoy!