Nickel Allergy Friendly Whole30 Crockpot Carnitas Soup

Total time8 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 hr

Nickel Allergy 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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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
Ingredient note
Herbs and spices can carry nickel, so a low nickel diet limits them, but the small amount of oregano used to season this recipe is likely fine. If you prefer to always avoid oregano, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chipotle chili powder
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
Chef's tip
Regular diced tomatoes are not fire-roasted, so the dish will be less smoky.
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)
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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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