Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Crockpot Carnitas Soup

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 hr

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Crockpot Carnitas Soup

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the soup

2 ½ lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
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Chef's tip
Use the same weight of boneless chicken thighs and cut them as directed. For thin slices, skewers, stir-fries, or frying, cook to 165°F (74°C). For covered braises, cook about 45 minutes; for a slow cooker, use 3 to 4 hours on low.
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 medium white onion, diced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
4 cups chicken broth
1 orange, juiced (about ⅓ cup juice)
1 lime, juiced
2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch half-moons

For serving

¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the pork in a single layer, working in batches if needed, for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker insert.
2
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the onion and poblano to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch the garlic closely so it does not brown.

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