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Crispy Macro-Minded Pork Carnitas

A 100-minute, easy-prep Mexican carnitas recipe featuring lean pork loin. Broiled to crispy perfection with bright citrus and earthy cumin, it’s a high-protein, macro-friendly solution for flavorful tacos or vibrant salad bowls.

Servings: 8    Calories: 277.8 per serving    Prep: 15 min    Total: 100 min

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Pork Loin Roast (trimmed of thick surface fat and cut into 2-inch chunks)
  • 1 cup Chicken Bone Broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 large white onion, roughly chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Place the pork chunks, bone broth, orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, jalapeño, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaves into a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Toss to coat.
  2. For Slow Cooker: Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours until the pork is fall-apart tender. For Instant Pot: Cook on Manual High Pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release.
  3. Carefully remove the pork from the liquid (discard the bay leaves) and place it on a large rimmed baking sheet. Use two forks to shred the meat.
  4. Ladle about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the flavorful cooking liquid over the shredded pork to keep it incredibly moist.
  5. Turn your oven’s broiler to HIGH. Broil the pork for 5-8 minutes, watching closely, until the edges are deeply browned and crispy. For extra crispiness, toss the meat halfway through and broil for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with fresh cilantro, diced onions, a squeeze of lime, and warm tortillas or over a vibrant salad bowl.

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

40.5gProtein5.9gCarbs10.3gFats2.3gSugar
0.9gFiber485.3mgSodium779.6mgPotassium45.3mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
PROTEIN: Pork CUISINE: Mexican CATEGORY: Main Dish SKILL: Easy

*Nutritional values are estimated and should be reviewed for accuracy. Actual values may vary depending on specific brands and measurements used. Dietary labels are AI-generated suggestions and are not guaranteed. Always verify ingredients against your specific allergies or medical dietary requirements.

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