Achiote Pork Carnitas
10 steps
Prep:15minCook:8h
A flavorful adaptation on classic carnitas
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:21:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
28
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories309.3 kcal (15%)
Total Fat20.6 g (29%)
Carbs8.4 g (3%)
Sugars3.1 g (3%)
Protein23 g (46%)
Sodium947 mg (47%)
Fiber2.6 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
0.5 x 3.5 ozAchiote Seasoning
1 cuporange juice
0.5 cpWater
Hot
1lime
Split, Squeezed, drop in crockpot
1Vidalia Onion
Peeled, Chopped
chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
to your heat preference
4cloves of garlic
3 lbPork Shoulder
Butt/ Boneless
Rub
Instructions
Rub
Step 1
Combine rub ingredients to a paste.
Step 2
Thoroughly coat Pork with the rub and allow to sit while you prepare the sauce.
Sauce
Step 3
Dissolve Achiote in your hot water.
Step 4
Then combine all remaining ingredients in a Crock Pot. *Less your pork*
Step 5
Mix well before adding your Pork
Step 6
Set to low for 8 hours
Step 7
Shred the pork in the Crock Pot and sauce
Step 8
In a medium/ high heat pan. Add one portion of pork in an even layer.
Step 9
Toss gently and cook until it begins crisp on the edges.
Step 10
Then serve it however you like.
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