Friday, February 21, 2020

Pork Carnitas in the Crock Pot

Great for Whole 30 or just any night. Serve with guacamole and salsa and Spanish cauliflower rice.

Pork rub
2 lb pork tenderloin
Dried oregano
Ground cumin
Salt and pepper
Olive oil (or avocado oil)

Crockpot carnitas
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeƱo, chopped
Salt and pepper
Juice of one lime
Juice of one navel orange

1. Combine rub ingredients and rub over tenderloin. Place in crockpot.

2. Top with remaining ingredients, cover, and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8.

3. Remove tenderloin from crockpot and shred. Reserve juices.

4. Heat drizzle of oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add enough carnitas to cover surface and ladle a little juice over. Cook until juice is evaporated and bottom of carnitas is crispy and browned. Continue until all meat is browned.

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