Carnitas Bowl Recipe
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Bowl Assembly
Method
Preparing the Carnitas
- 1
Season the Pork
In a large bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
- 2
Add to Slow Cooker
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Pour the orange juice and lime juice over the pork, and add the bay leaves.
- 3
Cook the Pork
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat and bay leaves.
Assembling the Bowl
- 5
Prepare the Base
In each serving bowl, add 1 cup of cooked rice as the base.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
Top the rice with 1/4 cup of black beans, 1/4 cup of corn, and 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes.
- 7
Add Carnitas
Spoon a generous portion of the shredded carnitas on top of the layered ingredients.
- 8
Garnish
Top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.