Low Syn Pineapple Mexican Pork Carnitas (Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker)
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Yield 6 servings
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - 1 syn per serving
- Original/SP - 1 syn per serving
- WW Smart Points - 4 syns per serving
*suitable for freezing
Ingredients
- 2lb of pork shoulder (remove visible fat) - sliced into large pieces
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 3/4 cup (180ml) of 100% Pure Pineapple Juice (5 syns)
- 2 tbs of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon of paprika (not smoked)
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- pinch of cayenne pepper (add more if you prefer more heat)
- cooking oil spray (I used avocado)
to serve:
- Fresh Coriander and Lime Slices
Instructions
Instant Pot
- Add the pork, onion, pineapple juice, lime juice and seasonings to the instant pot
- Set to manual high pressure for 25 mins
- Once finished, let the pressure release naturally for approx 10 mins
- Spread out on a baking tray with the juice, spray over the top with cooking oil spray and place under the grill, medium heat, and grill till the edges crisp up and are slightly charred, rotate on the tray and place back under the grill and repeat.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander, lime slices and your choice of sides
Slow Cooker:
- Add the pork, onion, pineapple juice, lime juice and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours
- Once cooked shred with a fork.
- Spread out on a baking tray with the juice, spray over the top with cooking oil spray and place under the grill, medium heat, and grill till the edges crisp up and are slightly charred rotate on the tray and place back under the grill and repeat.
- Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander, lime slices and your choice of sides
- Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander, lime slices and your choice of sides
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Courses Main
Cuisine Mexican
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 205 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 5.2 g | 8% | |
Saturated Fat 1.8 g | 9% | |
Cholesterol 98 mg | 33% | |
Sodium 464 mg | 19% | |
Total Carbohydrates 5.9 g | 2% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g | 2% | |
Sugars 3.9 g | ||
Protein 32 g | 64% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Slimming Eats - Weight Watchers and Slimming World Recipes at https://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/pineapple-mexican-pork-carnitas-slow-cooker-and-pressure-cooker