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easy slow cooker pork carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Rice.

Kelly Roenicke
Flavorful pulled pork carnitas is easy to make in the crock pot! Serve over cilantro rice for a filling dinner.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the carnitas:

  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 12 ounces mild salsa verde

For the cilantro rice:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle the olive oil into the slow cooker. Place the pork inside and pour the salsa verde on top.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
  • When the pork is almost done cooking, make the rice. Bring two cups of water to a boil, add a teaspoon of olive oil, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until fluffy, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the frozen corn kernels and the seasoned salt to the rice. Stir and cook until heated through.
  • Add a handful of fresh cilantro leaves and stir.
  • To serve, place the rice on the plate, top with pork and some of the sauce from the slow cooker, and top with more fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 34gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 782mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.9mg
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