Friday, March 27, 2015

21 Day Fix approved Carnitas

Like any busy Mommy, I love my crock pot. This recipe provides left over for lunches. Make at the beginning of the week and you can spread your left over the course of the week; which is great. This was so yummy my 1 year old totally approved!!


Ingredients:
  • 3 lbs of Pork Loin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cup of water


To make the rub combine:

  • 2 tbsp of chili powder
  • 2 tsp of cumin
  • 1 tsp of ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp oregano


Directions:

Mix all spices together except the bay leaf in a bowl.
Rub down the entire pork loin with the spices and place in your slow cooker.
Add the bay leaf and water and cook on low for 6-8 hours.  Keep an eye on the pork just to make sure the water doesn't absorb and it dries out.  If you have to add more liquid please do.
Your pork should pull apart easily so you can shred it.

Once you it is able to be shredded take it from the crock pot, shred and then place back into the crock pot.  Stir the meat to coat with the juices.

Cilantro Lime Dressing:
  • Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for garnish


  • Combine these ingredients in a bowl for the dressing and set aside.

    Add what you want to your carnitas:
    ~ black beans
    ~ lettuce
    ~tomato
    ~ cheese

    Enjoy!

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