Keto Carnitas Salad with Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder
• 1 medium Orange
• 1 medium Lime
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 8 cups Mixed greens
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice

Instructions

1. 1Cut pork shoulder into large chunks.
2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine pork, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Add water to cover the pork.
4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, or until pork is very tender.
5. 5Remove pork from pot and shred with two forks.
6. 6Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded pork and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
7. 7In a bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice for the dressing.
8. 8Divide mixed greens among bowls. Top with carnitas, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
9. 9Drizzle with lime dressing and serve.

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