How to cook healthier carnitas

Cook Healthier Carnitas

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Place pork roast fat side down in crockpot. Season with sea salt, fresh pepper and garlic. Cook on high 6-7 hours. Do not lift lid. Do not add liquid.

Place pork roast fat side down in crockpot. Season with sea salt, fresh pepper and garlic. Cook on high 6-7 hours. Do not lift lid. Do not add liquid.

Pork is done when it falls apart when you twist a fork in it. Remove from liquid. Shred pork on roasting pan.

Pork is done when it falls apart when you twist a fork in it. Remove from liquid. Shred pork on roasting pan.

Place pork under broiler for 5-10 minutes until desired crispiness.

Place pork under broiler for 5-10 minutes until desired crispiness.

Plate your carnitas with onion, cilantro and lime and other sides for a traditional family style or holiday meal

Plate your carnitas with onion, cilantro and lime and other sides for a traditional family style or holiday meal

Serve with chopped onion, lime, cilantro and warm tortillas. I serve with salsa fresca and vegetarian charro beans as well

Serve with chopped onion, lime, cilantro and warm tortillas. I serve with salsa fresca and vegetarian charro beans as well

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  • 3-5 LB pork shoulder roast
  • Fresh limes
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Onion
  • Organic fresh corn tortillas
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced