Foryoueats: Carnitas Slow-Cooker

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Ingredients

Scale

Meat & Flavor Base

Pork: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) Pork Shoulder Blade Roast

Beef Broth: 2 ½ cups total (divided)

Acidity: 4 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar (or White Vinegar)

Kosher Salt: 1 ½ Tablespoons

Spice Rub

Ground Cumin: 2 teaspoons

Garlic Powder: 1 ¾ teaspoons

Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon

Vegetables, Grains & Beans

Onion: 1 large, roughly chopped

Carrots: 2 medium, roughly chopped

Brown Rice: 1 cup, rinsed

Black Beans: 1 (425g/15oz) can

Canned Corn: 1 can

Steps

Prepare the Rub: In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and kosher salt.
Season Pork: Pat the pork roast dry. Rub the spice mixture generously all over the meat.

Layer Slow Cooker: Place the chopped onions and carrots on the bottom of a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker.

Add Pork & Liquid: Place the seasoned pork on top of the vegetables. Pour in 1 ½ cups of beef broth and the 4 Tablespoons of vinegar.

Cook: HIGH: 4 hours

Add Rice & Beans: Stir in the 1 cup of rinsed brown rice and can of black beans

Continue Cooking: LOW: 2–3 hours (Total cooking time on LOW will be 8–9 hours)

Shred & Combine: Remove the pork and shred it. Fry pork on pan for 5min on high heat. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker.

Add Corn

Nutrition Facts

Calories

580kcal

28%
Fat

20g

1%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

45g

2%
Fiber

8g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

45g

2%
Cholesterol

150mg

7%
Sodium

1,500mg

75%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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