These Keto Pork Carnitas are tender, flavorful and so versatile! They can be easily made in either a slow cooker or Instant Pot. These Whole30 carnitas are great for a healthy lunch, dinner or meal prep!
This is the slow cooker pork carnitas version. For an Instant Pot, see above.
First, pat pork dry with paper towels. Combine spices in a small bowl. Rub spice mix all over pork.
Add pork and remaining ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Once pork is tender, discard all but ½ cup of the liquid. Shred pork with two forks. Discard bone(s).
Optional but highly recommended: preheat oven to broil. Add shredded pork and about ½ cup of the liquid to a baking sheet. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
Recipe card instructions are for the slow cooker version.
Instant Pot or pressure cooker carnitas recipe is above recipe card.
Bone in pork butt or shoulder works best here. Choosing a lean pork will lead to dry meat.
Broil shredded pork and ½ cup of the juice in the oven for a few minutes for crispy carnitas.
Watch broiling carnitas carefully to prevent burning.