SLOW COOKER CUBAN PORK

Slow cooked all day until the meat shreds effortlessly, this Slow Cooker Cuban Pork is so delicious and perfect served over rice, in tacos, or as sandwiches. This recipe was developed by me for Smithfield, whom I have an ongoing relationship with. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for helping to support the brands that I love and make Belly Full possible!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 7 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
• 1 small sweet onion , sliced thin
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 pound pork shoulder roast

Directions

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, pepper, and garlic.
• Make slits in the pork with a paring knife and rub liberally all over with the oil mixture.
• Place pork in the slow cooker, along with the onion and bay leaf. Pour the remaining juices from the bowl over the pork.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Transfer pork to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Using two forks, shred into thick chunks.
• Serve with cilantro-lime rice and black beans; spoon some of the sauce over the top.

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