Paleo Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Pernil Carnitas Style

Name: Paleo Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Pernil Carnitas Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 3 1/2 lbs of pork shoulder; 5-7 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons of cumin; 2 teaspoons of chili powder; 2 teaspoons of black pepper; 2 teaspoons of oregano; 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; 1 tablespoon of salt; juice of 1 lime; juice of 1/2 orange

Servings: persons

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["Trim the fat as much as possible from the pork shoulder. It is obviously ok to leave some on but if you can eliminate the big amounts of ""white,"" it will save you later from separating the pork from the fat once the pork has been cooked. Also it cuts down on the saturated fat.", "", "Mix all your dry spices together and rub it into the flesh of the pork on all sides.", "Place dry rubbed pork in crock pot and add the minced garlic and the fresh squeezed lime and orange juices.", "Cook on low for 8-10 hours.", "Once cooked to your desired liking, shred all the pork off the fat and bone. This step was so easy; the pork was so moist it just fell off the bone.", "", "Optional: To make the pork seem more like carnitas preheat oven to Broil. Spread the pork on a cookie sheet and pour some of the remainder juices from the crock pot and cook for 5-10 minutes until the edges of the pork are browned."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 3 1/2 lbs of pork shoulder, 5-7 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and more.

Yes, Paleo Crock Pot Pork Shoulder Pernil Carnitas Style falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!