Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls

These Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to make in a slow cooker. Tender, juicy pork carnitas are paired with rice, beans, and all your favorite toppings to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Black beans, drained and rinsed, for serving
• Chopped lettuce, for serving
• Diced tomatoes, for serving
• Sliced avocado, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine pork shoulder, onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper

Pour chicken broth and lime juice over the pork mixture

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until pork is tender and easily shreddable

Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices in the slow cooker

Stir in chopped cilantro

To assemble the burrito bowls, place cooked rice in bowls, top with black beans, shredded pork carnitas, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream

Serve hot and enjoy!