Whole30 Carnitas Burrito
Elevate your mealtime with the wholesome and flavor-packed Whole30 Carnitas Burrito, a healthy twist on a classic favorite that's perfect for those following a Whole30, paleo, or gluten-free lifestyle. Succulent boneless pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and garlic powder, then brightened with fresh orange and lime juice. Shredded and infused with rich beef broth and coconut aminos, the carnitas are tender, juicy, and irresistibly spiced. Wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb alternative to tortillas, these burritos are topped with creamy mashed avocado, vibrant diced tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro for a fresh and flavorful finish. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep with the help of a slow cooker, this recipe is a stress-free, nutrient-rich option that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 orange
- 1 lime
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 cup beef broth
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 3 avocados
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with sea salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder.
Juice the orange and lime, reserving the juice.
In a slow cooker, add the pork, chopped onion, orange juice, lime juice, coconut aminos, and beef broth.
Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork and shred using two forks. Return some of the cooking liquid to the shredded pork for moistness.
Mash the avocados in a bowl to make guacamole, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Lay out the butter lettuce leaves and fill each one with a portion of the carnitas.
Top with mashed avocado, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Roll or fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create a burrito/wrap.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of your Whole30 carnitas burrito.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.7 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.5 g | 542% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 7445 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.6 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 274.6 g | 549% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 707 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 30.8 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 9804 mg | 209% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
