Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- ¼ cup chicken broth ((or substitute with orange juice, Coke, beef broth or water))
- 2 pork tenderloins ((about 2 - 2½ pounds total))
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix ((about 12 teaspoons))
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
- Optional, for serving: taco shells or flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeno, salsa, guacamole or avocado, grated cheese, sour cream, cilantro, sliced green onion
Instruction
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and add chicken broth (or other cooking liquid of choice).
- Place pork in slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning, rubbing it into the meat.
- Pour diced tomatoes (undrained) over the pork.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Remove pork from slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Shred the pork with two forks and chop into small pieces.
- For a crispy finish on the carnitas: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Press shredded pork into oil and fry until crispy on one side (about 3 minutes).
