Slow Cooker Carnitas

This slow cooker recipe is both super easy and super delicious!

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3 -4  lbs  pork tenderloin
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
• 4  teaspoons chili powder
• 4  teaspoons dry oregano
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  lime, juice of
• 1  orange, juice of
• 1  tablespoon  Mexican hot sauce (Tapatio or similar)

Directions

1. combine all ingredients in small bowl until mixed together.
2. sear tenderloin in pan over high heat until browned on all sides.
3. remove tenderloin from pan and place in slow cooker.
4. brush spice mix on all sides of tenderloin, turning as needed.
5. cook 7 hrs on low, turning tenderloin every hour or so.
6. shred tenderloin with forks and combine with liquid in slow cooker.