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Keto Carnitas (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
These Keto Carnitas are incredibly tender and flavorful! They can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker and come together easily. These pork carnitas are melt in your mouth delicious and great for meal prep and leftovers!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
This is the slow cooker pork carnitas version. For an Instant Pot, see above.
- Step 2
First, pat pork dry with paper towels. Combine spices in a small bowl. Rub spice mix all over pork.
- Step 3
Add pork and remaining ingredients to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Step 4
Once pork is tender, discard all but ½ cup of the liquid. Shred pork with two forks. Discard bone(s).
- Step 5
Optional but highly recommended: preheat oven to broil. Add shredded pork and about ½ cup of the liquid to a baking sheet. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Step 6
Remove from oven and serve.
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