Low Carb Pulled Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Low Carb Pulled Pork Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 600 minutes
Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

600 minutes

Yield

servings

Ingredients

5 pounds boneless pork butt (or shoulder)
¼ cup salted butter
6 teaspoons erythritol
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 medium jalapeño pepper (sliced)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 limes(juiced)
2 cups chicken broth

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

6 ounce

Carbohydrates

4.5

Protein

Fat

Calories

405

Pulled Pork Carnitas brings a taste of Mexican cuisine to your table with its tender, flavorful pork and vibrant ingredients like jalapeños and lime juice. This recipe is great for meal prep or a family dinner, and with only 4.5 grams of carbs per serving, it supports low-carb eating habits. Prepare it in a slow cooker for a hassle-free experience, perfect for busy weeknights when you want a hearty dish without the fuss.

Instructions

Prep the pork shoulder for cooking by removing string and cutting deep slits into the meat.
Mix the oregano, erythritol, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add in the olive oil and mix well.
Rub the pork with the seasoning mixture and cover. Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
When it’s time to cook, pull meat out of fridge to rest on counter for 30 minutes.
In your slow cooker, add butter, onion, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice and chicken stock. Stir to combine.
Add meat with skin and fat on the top.
Cook on low 8-10 hours until meat is tender and cooked through.
Once cooked, drain the juice if desired or leave in for more flavor. Using tongs and a large meat fork, shred the pork.
Enjoy with your favorite cheese crisps or salad.

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