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Weight Watchers Carnitas

Freestyle SP (blue, green & purple) -5 old PP- 5 per 3 oz serving
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main meals
Servings: 10
Author: Drizzle

Ingredients

  • 3.5-4 pound pork shoulder
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp thyme
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Dash of salt & pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice about 2 oranges

Instructions

  • Turn the slow cooker to high.
  • In a small bowl mix together the oregano, cumin, thyme, chili powder, and onion powder.
  • Brush the pork shoulder with the oil, sprinkle on the salt and pepper, and then rub on the seasoning mixture so it covers all areas of the pork.
  • Place the pork in the slow cooker, fat cap facing up.
  • Add in the diced garlic and fresh squeezed orange juice. Cook on high for 5-6 hours, or low for 8-10 hours.
  • Remove the pork shoulder from the slow cooker then shred the pork using a fork. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and mix with the liquid that is in the slow cooker.
  • The pork is ready to be served after that. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 100mg | Sugar: 1g