Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3-4 lb pork tenderloin
1 cup chicken broth or 1/2 broth or 1/2 tequila
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked spanish paprika
2 tsp mexican oregano
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 bay leaves

Directions:

Place the meat and broth in the slow cooker and cover with the SPICES.
Cook on high for about 4 hours, or until the pork shreds easily ( up to 8 hours).
Remove from slow cooker, reserve the liquid and shred the meat with a fork.
Discard bay leaves.
Optional:
Place the meat on a baking sheet and crisp briefly in a 400 oven to reach desired texture. Moisten with cooking liquid as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.3 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.25g	3%
Cholesterol	69.22mg	23%
Sodium	270.98mg	11%
Potassium	453.02mg	10%
Total Carbs	0.93g	0%
Sugars	0.04g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	1%
Protein	22.52g	45%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	13.7mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.97 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.82g	3%
Cholesterol	56.02mg	23%
Sodium	219.28mg	11%
Potassium	366.58mg	10%
Total Carbs	0.75g	0%
Sugars	0.03g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	18.22g	45%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	8%
Calcium	11.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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