Pulled Pork Carnitas

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Preparation Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 6 Hours

Servings: Serves 4-5 ppl

Pulled Pork Carnitas with Low-Carb Coconut Flour Tortilla 

Ingredients

1. Pork Shoulders (3 lbs)
2. 3 tbsp Paprika
3. 3 tbsp Cumin Powder
4. 3 tbsp of Coriander Powder 
5. 2 tbsp Oreganos
6. 4-5 Shallots 
7. 10g of Parsley
8. 2tbsp avocado oil/ vegetable oil
9. Juice of 1 large orange
10. 200ml Bone broth (Optional)
11. Salt and Pepper for taste

Procedure

Pulled Pork Recipe

1. Mix the dried spices along with freshly squeezed juice from 1 orange and marinate the pork shoulders thoroughly in them.
2. To a large pot/dutch oven, add the oil and saute the shallots until golden. 
3. Add salt and pepper and place the marinated pulled pork inside the hot and add broth. 
4. Cover and slow cook the pork for about 6 hours. Longer the cooking time, more tender the pork will be. 
5. You will know the pork is done when you run a fork through it, it will shred and fall apart very easily. 

Pro Tip:

1. In order to crisp up the pork after shredding, right before serving just sear them in a pan/cast iron for about 1 min by adding little bit oil. This enhances the flavor of pork.

Serving Ideas

1. This dish can be served in Mexican style in a low-carb tortilla or can be eaten in a salad asis. Check out my recipe below for my healthier low-carb tortilla. 
2. I personally like to add a few jalapenos, Salsa, guacamole, some sour cream to the pork on the wrap and sprinkle some coriander leaves on top.

Low-Carb Coconut Flour Tortilla Recipe

Ingredients

1. 2/3rd cup of coconut flour
2. 4tsp of Psyllium Husk
3. 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
4. 2tbsp Salt
5. 3tsp Pepper
6. Water.

Procedure

1. To a bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix them in warm water. Add the water in stages as coconut flour will absorb more water. 
2. Knead the dough and bring it to a consistency of roti dough.
3. Cover and rest the dough for about 30 mins. 
4. Divide this into small balls of equal size. 
5. Roll each ball in between 2 parchment paper as the dough will be slightly sticky. 
6. Make it as thin as possible and cook in a pan by adding ghee/oil/butter for 1-2 mins on each side.

Meal Prep Ideas 

1. The pulled pork can be kept in the fridge for about week and can be seared in the cast iron at the time of serving. 
2. The tortilla stays good in the fridge for about 5-6 days.  and can be microwaved/put in a pan for re-heating.