Carnivore Carnitas – Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Perfection
Juicy, crispy, and melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork—an elite carnivore meal packed with protein and healthy fats.
[Visual Architect: Crispy, golden-brown pulled pork with rendered fat glistening]
Why Carnitas Belong in a Carnivore Diet
Slow-cooked pork shoulder is the ultimate high-fat, high-protein carnivore meal—perfect for meal prep, variety, and unmatched flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tbsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lard, tallow, or butter
- Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika (for extra flavor)
- Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder (if tolerated)
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker or oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Place pork into a slow cooker or Dutch oven and add lard/tallow.
- Cook for **6-8 hours** until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Shred the pork using two forks.
- For crispier carnitas, transfer shredded pork to a skillet and fry in its own fat for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot or store for later use.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 45g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 0g
Pro Tips & Variations
- 🔥 **Want ultra-crispy carnitas?** Broil shredded pork for **3-5 minutes** before serving.
- 💡 **Prefer juicier carnitas?** Add **½ cup bone broth** while slow-cooking.
- 🥓 **Boost fat intake:** Serve with bacon grease drizzled over the top.
Storage & Serving
- ❄️ **Storage:** Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to **5 days**.
- ♨️ **Reheating:** Heat in a skillet over medium heat for **3-5 minutes**.