Lunch: Copycat Chipotle Carnitas

Recipe by Candace Braun Davison Lemon juice and rosemary provide a similar flavor to the juniper berries Chipotle uses in its recipe.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Copycat Chipotle Carnitas

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

3 lb. boneless pork shoulder
1/4 tsp. Coarse salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
3 bay leaves
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
juice from 1 lemon
2 sprigs rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Instructions

Use a fork to poke holes in the pork shoulder, then sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper and rub on minced garlic. Place it in the slow cooker.
Add chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, lemon juice and rosemary. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.
Remove pork from slow cooker and place in a separate bowl. Use two forks to shred meat. Serve.

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