Slow Cooker Cider Carnitas with Fresh Apple Salsa

February 07, 2015

These delicious carnitas are the easiest dinner you'll make, thanks to the slow cooker! Cider braised pulled-pork is topped with a fresh and crunchy green apple, cucumber and pomegranate salsa.

Slow Cooker Cider Carnitas
1.5-2 lb Boneless Pork Shoulder
2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt

Fresh Apple Salsa
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into small cubes (1/2 inch or so)
1 jalapeno, de-seeded (or leave some seeds in if you want it spicy)
2 cups of cucumber, diced into small cubes (1/2 inch or so)
1/4 cup pomegranate aryls
2 tbsp torn cilantro leaves
2 tbsp red onion, diced finely
2 tbsp lime juice

To Serve:
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Slow Cooker Cider Carnitas Place pork shoulder in bottom of slow cooker. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over the pork. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and place in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
620

Sodium
726mg
30% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
44g
89% DV

Carbs
71g
24% DV

Fiber
7g
30% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 7g 39%

Polysaturated Fat 4g 29%

Monosaturated Fat 8g 55%

Cholesterol 134mg 45%

Sodium 726mg 30%

Potassium 1038mg 29%

Protein 44g 89%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 7g 30%

Sugar 61g 123%

Vitamin A 448IU 8%

Vitamin B6 2mg 129%

Vitamin C 69mg 116%

Calcium 126mg 12%

Iron 2mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.