Slow Cooker Carnitas
Yield: 15 servings ( Serving Size: 1/2 cup )
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Ingredients
- 3-4 pound(s) Pork tenderloin or loin roast
- 1 cup(s) chicken broth Or 1/2 broth or 1/2 tequila
- 1 teaspoon(s) Salt
- 1 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) Onion powder
- 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon(s) Smoked Spanish paprika
- 2 teaspoon(s) Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon(s) Ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Cinnamon
- 2 Bay leaves
Preparation
- Place the meat and broth in the slow cooker and cover with the SPICES.
- Cook on high for about 4 hours, or until the pork shreds easily ( up to 8 hours).
- Remove from slow cooker, reserve the liquid and shred the meat with a fork.
- Discard bay leaves.
- Optional:
- Place the meat on a baking sheet and crisp briefly in a 400 oven to reach desired texture. Moisten with cooking liquid as desired.
February 2013
This recipe is a personal recipe added by klennon and has not been tested or endorsed by MyRecipes.
Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Meals Made Easy
- CUISINE: Mexican
- COOKING METHOD: Slow Cook
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