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Low-Carb Slow Cooker Carnitas

Whether you're looking for keto recipes, a low-carb option for your next taco night, or you're simply looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy carnitas at home, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Calories: 404kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, tomato paste, brown sugar substitute, cumin, oregano, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and chipotle powder. Stir to mix.
  • Place the pork shoulder in the bowl of the slow cooker. Rub the spice mixture all over the outside of the pork shoulder.
  • Add the lime juice to the slow cooker.
  • Top the pork shoulder with chopped onion and jalapenos.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
  • When pork is cooked through, remove from slow cooker and shred with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the shredded pork on a baking sheet and top with ½ cup of juices remaining in slow cooker.
  • Bake for 15 minutes to crisp the edges of the meat.
  • Serve in low-carb tortillas, over cauliflower rice, or enjoy one of the many serving ideas listed in the blog post above.

Notes

If you love comfort food recipes, you'll want to check out my Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook on Amazon!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/12 of recipe | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Fiber: 1g