Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – Carnitas

Pork has been a favorite dish for our species since the dawn of time. Even cavemen appreciated the fatty, delicious rewards of hunting down a hog and roasting it over a campfire. That being said, there are many ways to prepare pork that you might not have considered. Before using your pork to make yet […]

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean pork sirloin
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• pinches of pepper (to desired satisfaction)
• 1 garlic clove (thinkly sliced)
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh or ground thyme
• juice from 1 red grapefruit
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• fresh lime to taste
• fresh cilantro to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add lean pork sirloin to a slow cooker and add the seasonings and fresh grapefruit juice. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
2. 2Once the cooking cycle has ended, remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer it to a bowl. Easily shred the pork using forks.
3. 3Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat and add olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, toss in the pulled pork and begin to cook. Allow the edges of the pork to get crispy but be careful not to let it burn. Stir and flip the pork in the skillet using a spatula or wooden spoon for about 6 to 8 minutes.
4. 4Once the edges are crispy, pour in the leftover broth from the slow cooker and reduce the heat of the skillet and stir the pork.
5. 5Remove the pork from the heat and garnish with fresh lime and cilantro to taste.
6. 6Enjoy the pulled pork anyway you want, but again, you can never go wrong with tacos! I used corn tortillas, fresh purple cabbage, pico de gallo and goat cheese crumble for my tacos.