Crock Pot Pernil

December 10, 2013

I don't think I could survive life without my slow cooker. In the grand scheme of things it is probably my most loved inanimate object. And why wouldn't it be? I mean, you throw in some ingredients, turn it on, walk away and when you come back the ingredients are turned into a delicious meal! Boo-yah! Well, today I have an extremely versatile recipe for you. Pernil. One little word which is Puerto Rican for DELICIOUS! I'm kidding. Only not. This is delicious and pernil i

2 lb. pork loin roast, trimmed of all fat
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 t. salt
1/4 t. dried oregano
1 1/2 t. cumin
1/8 t. black pepper
1/4 c. orange juice
Juice of 2 limes

Place the pork roast in a 4 or 6 quart slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Shred with two forks and serve.
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Nutritions

Calories
316

Sodium
910mg
37% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
39g
78% DV

Carbs
5g
1% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV