Lupin Free Crockpot Pork Carnitas with Lime
Slow-cooked pork shoulder gets a serious glow-up here — braised low and slow until it's fall-apart tender, then finished under the broiler so the edges turn irresistibly crispy and caramelized. The spice rub of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, oregano, and thyme builds a warm, layered flavor that's anything but ordinary, while lime juice and apple cider vinegar keep the whole thing bright and punchy. Bone broth and smashed garlic do the heavy lifting in the slow cooker, so by the time you pull the lid off after eight hours, the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. That final broiler step is the secret weapon — shredded pork tossed in coconut oil and blasted with high heat creates those golden, crackling edges that make carnitas worth eating straight off the pan. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free: every ingredient is a whole food or simple pantry staple, with no flour blends, legume-based fillers, or processed seasonings that could sneak in hidden lupin derivatives. A drizzle of the reserved braising liquid right before serving ties everything back together with a juicy, savory finish. Pile it into whatever vessel you like — tacos, rice bowls, lettuce wraps — and hit it with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
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6 servings
- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- ½ cup bone broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, oregano, and thyme. Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each piece.
- 2
Scatter the smashed garlic and chopped onion across the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Nestle the seasoned pork pieces on top in a single layer as much as possible.
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