Chipotle Pineapple Carnitas
These pineapple chipotle carnitas are always a great recipe when you are in need of a quick weeknight meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
Carnitas
- 2-3 lbs Pork tenderloin or shoulder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder all spices @badiaspices
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle purée
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 1 small can pineapple chunks
Plating
- 1 pack tortilla tortilla
- Purple cabbage shredded
- Pork pulled
- Sour cream
- Queso fresco
Instructions
- Place your pork tenderloin in the crock pot.
- Add all dry ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
- Pour all wet ingredients over pork, then sift your dry ingredients over.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or in high for 4-5 hours. Pork will shred easily when done.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 5mg
