Needing a quick meal? Trying to stay on track for the new year but not wanting to sacrifice any flavor? Make these carnitas and you will not be disappointed!
I’ve always loved carnitas. Being from Texas we have a taqueria on just about every corner and my order is 50% carnitas and 50% barbacoa. Throw on some great toppings and you can’t beat it! We eat about half of this recipe between my husband and I and then use the remainder for meal prep on a bed of lettuce.
Crockpot Pork Tenderloin Carnitas
A simple and healthier alternative to a favorite. Perfect for your net taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 white onion
- 2 oranges juice from oranges
- 2 limes juice from limes
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
For Serving
- 8-10 tortillas
- 2 avocados
- cilantro
- lime juice
- jalapenos
- cotija cheese
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to crockpot, cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once pork is cooked, place pork onto baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes or until it has a slight crisp to it.
- Serve on tortillas with avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and cotija cheese.
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