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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 286 g
(Approx. 8 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 Calories From Fat 200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g 34%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Sodium 240 mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 10 g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 28 g
Vitamin A 6% • Iron 10%
Vitamin C 60% • Calcium 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Crock Pot Crispy Carnitas

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
7 h 15 m
Total Time
7 h 25 m
Serves
8  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 8 Servings

3 Lb pork shoulder roast, (also called Boston Butt)
2 cup(s) H-E-B Select Ingredients Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cup(s) orange juice
1 cup(s) red onion, thinly sliced
1 Tsp cumin
1 cup(s) fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated, plus leaves need to be chopped
1 small serrano pepper, chopped
2 Tsp honey
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1/2 Tsp sea salt
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Instructions

1
Place roast, broth, juice, onions, cumin, cilantro stems and peppers in crock pot. Cook on low heat 7 hours, or until pull-apart tender.
2
Remove pork from pot. Pour broth into a pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until reduce by half.
3
Place meat on a flat baking sheet and pull apart with 2 forks to create a shredded texture.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Meat will be cooked in batches. Add oil, 1 tablespoon per batch.
5
Sear shredded pork in batches to a slightly crispy texture. Set aside.
6
Add honey to reduced sauce. Stir and drizzle over crispy pork. Adjust seasoning with salt and garnish with cilantro leaves.
7
Chef's note: Serve crispy carnitas in tacos, on nachos or with eggs.
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