Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 1/2 – 3 lb. pork loin roast
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon granules or 1 cube crushed
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, optional

Instruction

  • In a dry skillet, sear all sides of the roast until brown. Set roast aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, bouillon, salt, and pepper. Use the mixture to coat all sides of the seared roast.
  • Place roast in a slow cooker and cover with any of the brown sugar/spice mixture.
  • Add the orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, and cilantro to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8-9 hours or 5-6 hours on high.
  • Remove roast and shred. Place shredded roast back in slow cooker to absorb cooking juices.
  • Serve meat in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or enchiladas. Serves 6-8.