Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork
This slow cooker Puerto Rican shredded pork is infused with bright orange and lime juices, crushed garlic, earthy cumin, and dried oregano, creating a richly seasoned balance of citrus and spice. The pork becomes tender enough to shred and makes a satisfying filling for tacos, sandwiches, or a hearty dinner served with rice and beans.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Poke 3 to 5 holes into the pork roast using a sharp knife. Stuff the holes with garlic.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown completely, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
- 3
Combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the orange juice mixture over the pork.
- 4
Marinate the pork in the orange juice mixture for 10 minutes. Flip the pork and marinate the other side for 10 minutes.
- 5
Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low for 8 hours. Transfer the pork to a cutting board, and cut and discard the twine. Shred the pork using 2 forks.
- 6
Reserve some cooking liquid. Drain and discard the remaining cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in the reserved cooking liquid.
- 7
Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low until the pork is reheated, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 417.55 kcal High 21%
- Protein 50.05 g Good Source 100%
- Carbohydrate 11.16 g 4%
- Total Fat 18.72 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.92 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 151.95 mg High 51%
- Sodium 110.1 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.64 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 4.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.28 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 1009.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 4.5 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 34.22 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 1.58 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crockpot Puerto Rican Style Pulled Pork is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 8 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Coarse Salt, Dried Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 417.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Coarse Salt, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork?
- About 8 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork healthy?
- Crockpot Puerto Rican-Style Pulled Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 417.55 calories and 50.05 g of protein, or 100% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.92 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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