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Keto Pork Carnitas recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Pork Carnitas

Slow-cooked pork carnitas that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for tacos or bowls.

20m prep + 240m cook6 servings
450 cal|40g protein|5g carbs|30g fat

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Pork shoulder
  • 1 cup Orange juice
  • 1/2 cup Lime juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Cut pork shoulder into large chunks.
  2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine pork, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until pork is very tender.
  4. 4Remove pork from the pot and shred with two forks.
  5. 5Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Add shredded pork to the skillet and cook until crispy on the edges.
  7. 7Serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.

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