Crockpot Carnitas
Angela
ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 each bay leaf
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 2 pounds pork loin, lean, boneless, cut in 1" cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 8 each corn tortillas (I used La Tortilla low-fat, high fiber tortillas)
directions
- 1
Mix the cumin, coriander and oregano in a small bowl.
- 2
Cut the pork loin into 1" chunks.
- 3
Sprinkle seasoning over pork and mix. Place in refrigerator overnight.
- 4
The next morning, spray crockpot with Pam.
- 5
Spray a skillet with Pam and brown the pork loin chunks on all sides.
- 6
Layer pork chunks into crockpot with onions and garlic. Pour chicken broth and orange juice around the outside of the pot, careful to not wash off the seasoning.
- 7
Cook on low for 8-9 hours
- 8
Serve with tortillas and zero or low point toppings.
notes
204 Calories; 6g Fat (24.9% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber
Source: Angela
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