Slow Cooker Southwest Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl
Recipe by: Roche Bros
Servings
8
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
240 minutes
Calories
540 kcal
Ingredients
- Chopped fresh cilantro and/or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In 6-quart slow cooker, stir 1/2 cup guacamole and juice; add pork and garlic. Spread remaining 1/2 cup guacamole on top of pork; cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours or until pork is very tender and shreds easily with 2 forks.
- Transfer pork to cutting board; let stand 15 minutes. With 2 forks, shred pork, discarding fat; place 3 cups in large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Refrigerate remaining pork in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Prepare rice as label directs. Makes about 5 cups.
- Divide rice into 8 bowls; top with salsa and pork. Garnish with guacamole, cilantro and/or lime wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 540
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 104mg
- Sodium: 1082mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 11g
- Added Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 31g