Low Syn Pineapple Mexican Pork Carnitas (Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker)
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AuthorShevy @ Slimming Eats
Yield6servings
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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CoursesMain
CuisineMexican
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories205
% Daily Value
Total Fat5.2 g
8%
Saturated Fat1.8 g
9%
Cholesterol98 mg
33%
Sodium464 mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates5.9 g
2%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g
2%
Sugars3.9 g
Protein32 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