Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas
AuthorLesia Petrizio
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Count as 1 protein Makes 4 servings Please consult your plan for proper protein serving size.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 Pound of Pork Loin
 1 Bay leaf
 1 ½ cups Cup of water
 To make the rub combine:
 2 tbsp Chili powder
 2 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 ½ tsp Cloves
 1 tsp Onion powder
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 1 tsp Morton’s Light Salt
 1 tsp Oregano
1

Mix all spices together except the bay leaf in a bowl.

2

Rub down the entire pork loin with the spices and place in your slow cooker.

3

Add the bay leaf and water and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Keep an eye on the pork just to make sure the water doesn't absorb and it dries out. If you have to add more liquid please do.

4

Your pork should pull apart easily so you can shred it.

5

Once you it is able to be shredded take it from the crock pot, shred and then place back into the crock pot. Stir the meat to coat with the juices.

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Ingredients

 1 Pound of Pork Loin
 1 Bay leaf
 1 ½ cups Cup of water
 To make the rub combine:
 2 tbsp Chili powder
 2 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Ground coriander
 ½ tsp Cloves
 1 tsp Onion powder
 1 tsp Garlic powder
 1 tsp Morton’s Light Salt
 1 tsp Oregano

Directions

1

Mix all spices together except the bay leaf in a bowl.

2

Rub down the entire pork loin with the spices and place in your slow cooker.

3

Add the bay leaf and water and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Keep an eye on the pork just to make sure the water doesn't absorb and it dries out. If you have to add more liquid please do.

4

Your pork should pull apart easily so you can shred it.

5

Once you it is able to be shredded take it from the crock pot, shred and then place back into the crock pot. Stir the meat to coat with the juices.

Pork Carnitas
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