Get the Recipe: Keto Pork Carnitas
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!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork butt, or pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 chopped jalapeño, optional
Instructions
- 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.
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 331mg, Potassium: 697mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 67IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 3mg