Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Jessica's Crockpot Carnitas

Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin
1 small jar of your favorite salsa
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped and divided in half

Cooked white rice, enough for your family

Burrito size tortillas (taco size is good for the kids)
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tomatoes, chopped
Lettuce, chopped
Olives, sliced
Sour cream

Lime juice, if desired

Directions:
1. Place the frozen pork tenderloin in the crockpot. Pour black beans and salsa over the pork and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until juices run clear.
**You can either put 1/2 the cilantro in the crockpot at the beginning or you can save it and put it in during the last 1/2 hour of cooking, for a more fresh taste.
2. When the pork has finished cooking, shred it into thin strips with forks. Keep warm.
3. Put rice in a rice cooker with the other half of the cilantro mixed in and cook.
4. When done layer rice, pork and desired vegetables/toppings on a tortilla.
5. Drizzle with lime juice if desired.

2 comments:

  1. This sounds yummy and easy! I can't wait to try it!

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  2. Yeah I was looking for a recipe to use my pork tenderloin! I'll have to try this!

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