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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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  • Author: Cheryl Englebretson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 hours
  • Total Time: 10 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This slow cooker dish can be prepared in less than 15 minutes and cooks all day. Make it in the morning and it’s ready to eat at the end of your work day. It smells amazing and is so delicious!


Ingredients

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Rub for Pork:

  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Remaining Ingredients:

  •  3 lb. boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 3 small bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1012 corn tortillas (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Make the rub. Coat the pork with the rub mixture.
  2. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of your slow cooker. Put the seasoned pork roast on top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, being careful to not rinse off the rub.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 hours. If you’re at home when this is cooking, turn the roast over half-way through, after 5 hours.
  5. When ready to eat, remove the pork from the slow cooker and use a fork to shred it into pieces. Serve with mango salsa or your favorite toppings (cilantro, cotija cheese, etc.)

Notes

You can eat the meat plain or serve it on corn tortillas taco style

Pair with a side dish of rice and beans or coleslaw

You can substitute cardamom for the cinnamon