Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas
Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas deliver ultra-tender shreds of pork scented with cumin, oregano, and a hint of orange. The meat finishes juicy yet richly seasoned, perfect for crisping before serving. Ideal for taco nights, burrito bowls, or party platters where you want deeply flavorful pork that stays succulent.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook—
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water and insert a sous vide immersion cooker into it. Set the temperature to 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the granulated garlic, cumin, salt, oregano, coriander, and black pepper.
- 3
Cut the pork butt into 2 chunks and rub them with soup base. Sprinkle on the spice mixture and rub until evenly coated. Place the pork into a large vacuum bag. Add the orange slices and bay leaves throughout the bag. Seal the bag with a vacuum sealer.
- 4
Place the bag into the water and set a timer for 24 hours, turning the bag over halfway through. When finished, transfer the pork to a platter, reserving some or all of the juices.
- 5
To crisp the carnitas, heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the shredded pork and fry until the edges are browned and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle with reserved juices, if desired. Alternatively, you can crisp under an oven broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 373.83 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 28.94 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 2.43 g 1%
- Total Fat 27.07 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 8.33 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.94 mg High 29%
- Sodium 261.36 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 49.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.07 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Low and Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chicken Bouillon, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 373.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chicken Bouillon, Dried Bay Leaves, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas?
- About 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas healthy?
- Low-and-Slow Sous Vide Pork Carnitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 373.83 calories and 28.94 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 261.36 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.33 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn 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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