Slow Cooker Pernil Pork

Debbie R.'s Note:

This is from allrecipes.com. I haven't tried it yet.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 large onion , quartered
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin roast
• 1 lime , cut into wedges

Directions:

1. Place the garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, chile pepper, salt, and pepper into a blender. Pour in the olive oil and vinegar. Puree until smooth. Spread this mixture all over the pork loin, and place into a slow cooker.
2. Cook on low until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours. (If you need to speed it up, you can substitute 1 hour at high for two of the hours on low. Do this at the beginning, though, not the end.)
3. When ready, cut the pork into chunks, or shred; garnish with lime wedges to serve.

Reviews

[Chef #1291212]

Wow! This was GREAT! 5 stars is not enough! I used the leftovers to make soft tacos. I sliced and cubed the leftover pork roast into 1 inch pieces. I sauteed very thinly sliced onions and 2 cloves of minced garlic, then added the leftover pork roast. I added some of the liquid the roast cooked in, and simmered until the pork was falling apart. I topped the mixture with homemade pico de gallo and shredded cheese in warmed corn tortillas and served with pinto beans. Delicious!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!