Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

The word carnitas in Spanish literally means “little meats”. In this case the meat is shredded into little pieces. This is a favorite southwestern dish.

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin or pork shoulder (about 1 pound), trimmed of excess fat.
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa, such as Pace
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place meat into slow cooker that has been coated with cooking spray.


2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl,pour over the pork and cover.
Cook on LOW 6 hours.

Serve the pork as a main dish, spooning the sauce over it; or shred the pork and serve it as a filling for tacos. Remaining liquid in cooker may be used as a sauce if desired.