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lean carnitas / aka pork tacos


  • Author: kate h.

Ingredients

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  • 2.53 lb pork sirloin tip roast
  • 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
  • dash salt, dash pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. combine the brown sugar, garlic and onion powder, oregano, beef bouillon, salt and pepper. set aside.
  2. brown roast on all sides in a dry frying pan. evenly coat all sides of roast with spice mixture and place in crock pot. add orange and lime juices, soy sauce and fresh cilantro (optional).
  3. cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. shred roast with a fork and let the meat absorb any juices in the pot.
  4. serve with tortillas and all of your favorite taco toppings.
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