Mains
Meats
Mexican
Carnitas (slow cooked Mexican pulled pork)
8-10
6h +
This pork is so tender and delicious! It reheats so well and can be used for salads, wraps, or with vegetables.
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2kg pork shoulder 
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder 
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder 
  • 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes 
  • 1 onion, sliced 
  • 250ml chicken stock 
Needed kitchenware
  • Item A
  • Item B
  • Item C
Instructions
1.
Rub your pork with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, Italian herbs and red pepper flakes.
2.
Heat your olive oil in a deep large pan. Once searing hot, add the pork and sear on all sides until browned.
3.
Add the chicken stock and onion to the pan.
4.
Option 1 - Slow cooker option: cook for 6 hours until tender and shreddable
5.
Option 2 - Oven option: cover and place in oven at 130c for 4-6 hours until tender and shreddable
6.
Option 3 - Stove option: cover and place on a low simmer for 4-6hours until tender and shreddable
7.
Once cooked, remove the pork and shred it using two forks. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the liquid onto the shredded pork.
8.
If you want to crisp the pork, either sauté the shredded pork with another tsp olive oil over high heat, or place in the oven at 220c until crispy.
9.
Serve with low carb tortillas, salad, or vegetables such as grilled peppers.
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