Pork Carnitas with Street Corn
2018-05-08 11:37:25
Yields 4
Change up your typical taco night with a more healthier alternative.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
8 hr
For Pork Carnitas
- 1lb pork loin
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup green chiles
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- salt and pepper, for taste
For Street Corn
- 15-ounce can yellow sweet corn, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper, for taste
Instructions
- Well-grease a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over med-high heat. Add pork and sear on all sides.
- Set a slow-cooker to a low temperature and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Next remove pork from skillet and add to slow-cooker, topping with minced garlic. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 10-15 minutes before pork is finished cooking, use a medium size mixing bowl and add green chiles, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Whisk well and set aside.
- Remove pork from slow-cooker to a large plate. Shred using two forks and add back to slow-cooker. Pour juice mixture overtop, and stir well; combining it as best as you can. Allow to sit in slow cooker for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put together street corn ingredients in a medium size bowl. Top over plated shredded pork.
Additional toppings you can use
- black beans
- cauliflower rice
- loose lettuce
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