PORK TENDERLOIN CARNITAS
Juicy, crispy shredded pork tenderloin carnitas uses a leaner cut of meat than traditional recipes for healthy, delicious pork tacos made in a slow cooker.
Provided by Feasting not Fasting
Categories Main Dish
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place pork tenderloins in crock-pot and sprinkle with spices. Add chilis, lime juice, and orange juice.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours. Pork should be easily shreddable when done.
- Use two forks to shred pork, adjust seasoning level if desired and simmer another half hour.
- Preheat broiler and transfer shredded pork to a baking sheet, spread out in a medium-thin layer, leaving any juices in the crock-pot.
- Broil on low for about 5 minutes until it starts to get crisp but is not burnt or dried out. Remove pork and toss with reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and serve with taco fixings or over Mexican flavored rice. Taco fixing ideas: pickled red onions, queso fresco, salsa, cheese, lime, guacamole, tomato, lettuce, black olives or whatever else you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 200 g, Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 1 g
PORK TENDERLOIN (GLUTEN-FREE)
This recipe is another family favorite. No one will ever know you made it gluten-free.
Provided by Jansafire
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix bread crumbs, olive oil, oregano, basil, rosemary, and garlic powder in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin, seal bag, and shake until pork is coated. Place coated pork on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork is cooked through, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let pork rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 57.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
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