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
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.
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.
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.
Ladle about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the flavorful cooking liquid over the shredded pork to keep it incredibly moist.
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.
Serve hot with fresh cilantro, diced onions, a squeeze of lime, and warm tortillas or over a vibrant salad bowl.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)
40.5gProtein
5.9gCarbs
10.3gFats
2.3gSugar
0.9gFiber
485.3mgSodium
779.6mgPotassium
45.3mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
PROTEIN: PorkCUISINE: MexicanCATEGORY: Main DishSKILL: 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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