Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe

Name: Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 ground cayenne pepper; 2 pounds pork tenderloin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 bell peppers large, cut into strips; 3 whole garlic cloves crushed; 1/2 vidalia onion large, sliced; 1/4 cup juice cherry pepper; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 ground cayenne pepper
2 pounds pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 bell peppers large, cut into strips
3 whole garlic cloves crushed
1/2 vidalia onion large, sliced
1/4 cup juice cherry pepper
salt
pepper

1
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Rub the mixture onto the pork tenderloin making sure to cover it completely.
2
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add the pork tenderloin to the pan and sear, approximately 1-2 minutes on each side.
3
Place the tenderloin in the bottom of a slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover with the peppers, onions and cherry pepper juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Uncover and shred the meat using two forks. Stir the carnitas mixture with the juice, cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4
Serve with whatever idea you dream up. I toasted corn tortillas and added the carnitas mixture....topped it with red onion, pepper jack cheese, diced tomatoes, lettuce and avocado. Instead of sour cream I used Chobani low-fat greek yogurt.

769

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 ground cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

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