Dinner for 8
Slow Cooker Carnitas
$6.92for 4310 minServes 8
Pork shoulder cooks slowly with citrus, onion, garlic, and spices before broiling into tender, browned carnitas.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Pork roast, 3.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 3.4 lb | $8.47Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.65 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.85 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 310 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.73 per serving$6.92 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- 3 2/5 lb pork shoulder
- 2 cups white onion
- 1 tbsp garlic clove
- 2 bay leaves
Steps
- Put the pork shoulder, broth, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, oregano, onion, garlic, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
- Season the pork with salt and pepper, cover the cooker, and cook on low for 4 hours and 30 minutes.
- Shred the pork in the cooking liquid and cook covered for 15 more minutes, until it reaches at least 145 F.
- Heat the broiler and spread the shredded pork on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Broil the pork for 5 to 10 minutes until browned at the edges, watching it closely.
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