Recipe: Slow Cooked Spicy Pork Carnitas (crock pot and broiler)

SLOW COOKED SPICY PORK CARNITAS

"Carnitas means little meats and this carnitas meat is not only tender and delicious but easy to make in the slow cooker."



2 to 3 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 2-inch chunks, visible fat removed
1 onion, diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Islands Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Chipotle Chile Powder
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Oregano
1 each Spice Islands Cinnamon Sticks
1 each Spice Islands Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon Mazola Corn Oil
10 (6-inch) corn tortillas
Chopped fresh cilantro and queso fresco (optional, for serving)

Place pork, onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic and chicken broth in a lined or greased slow cooker. Add chili and chipotle powders, oregano, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or until meat is very tender.

When cooking is complete, remove and discard cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Shred meat using two forks; drain meat but reserve the juices. Drizzle pork with oil, stir to combine.

Preheat broiler to high.

Place cooked pork on a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil meat 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly browned and crispy, but not burnt.

Divide evenly between tortillas, top with cilantro and queso fresco, if desired.

Makes 10 servings
Source: ACH Food Companies, Inc.