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CarnivoreCrispy Pork Shoulder Carnitas
Succulent pork shoulder, slow-cooked in its own rendered fat until fork-tender, then crisped to perfection. A versatile and deeply flavorful dish, reminiscent of authentic street food.
0g
net carbs
60g
protein
105g
fat
1200
kcal
The keto read
0g net carbs per serving
Succulent pork shoulder, slow-cooked in its own rendered fat until fork-tender, then crisped to perfection. A versatile and deeply flavorful dish, reminiscent of authentic street food.
Ingredients
4 servings
Pork Carnitas
Boneless Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)1.2 kg
Lard (pork fat)200 g
Water350 ml
Sea Salt2 tsp
Bay Leaves2
Method
Pork
1
Cut the pork shoulder into 5-7 cm (2-3 inch) cubes. Place the pork cubes in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the lard, water, sea salt, and bay leaves to the pot.
2
Simmer and Render: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover partially (leaving a small gap for steam to escape), and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until most of the water has evaporated. The pork will be tender and cooking in its rendered fat.
3
Crisp the Carnitas: Once the water has evaporated, increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, allowing the pork to brown and crisp in the rendered lard. This step can take another 30-45 minutes. The pork should be deeply golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining incredibly tender inside.
4
Rest and Serve: Carefully remove the crispy pork carnitas from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving platter. Discard the bay leaves. You can shred some pieces or serve them as chunks. Serve immediately.
The keto read
Why this lands at 0g net carbs
Built almost entirely from animal foods — no sugar, starch, or high-carb plants — so the carb count stays effectively at zero. With 60g protein and 105g fat per serving, it reads as a clean carnivore plate.
Common questions
Is Crispy Pork Shoulder Carnitas keto?▾
Crispy Pork Shoulder Carnitas has 0g net carbs per serving, which fits comfortably in a keto day.
What are the macros for Crispy Pork Shoulder Carnitas?▾
1200 calories, 60g protein, 105g fat, and 0g net carbs per serving.
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