Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 – 3.5lb pork loin roast
- dry rub:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon (1 cube) beef bouillon, crushed into a powder
- dash salt + dash pepper
- liquid ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- juice from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, beef bouillon, salt, and pepper. set aside.
- brown roast evenly on all sides in a dry frying pan. coat all sides of the roast with the spice mixture and place in the slow cooker. add orange and lime juices, soy sauce, and cilantro.
- cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours. shred roast with two forks and allow the meat to absorb any juices left in the slow cooker. serve with tortilla shells and all your favorite toppings.
- topping ideas :: cheese, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, black or pinto beans, tomatillo dressing, lime juice from lime wedges, more cilantro, etc
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: dinner, slow cooker
- Cuisine: mexican