Slow Cooker Carnitas

• 3 -4 lbs pork tenderloin
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons dry oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon paprika
• 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 orange, juice of
• 1 tablespoon Mexican hot sauce (Tapatio or similar)

1. combine all ingredients in small bowl until mixed together.
2. sear tenderloin in pan over high heat until browned on all sides.
3. remove tenderloin from pan and place in slow cooker.
4. brush spice mix on all sides of tenderloin, turning as needed.
5. cook 7 hrs on low, turning tenderloin every hour or so.
6. shred tenderloin with forks and combine with liquid in slow cooker.

pork tenderloin, garlic, salt, brown sugar, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cinnamon, paprika, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, lime, orange, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-carnitas-521598 (may not work)