Basic (Slow Cooker) Pork Roast OR Pork Carnitas

• 3 pounds Boneless Pork Tenderloin Roast
• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil (or More For Searing)
• 13 cups Apple Juice
• 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
• 3 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (NOT Garlic Salt)
• 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

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2. In a small bowl, combine the rub ingredients.
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4. Rub dry spice mixture onto all surfaces of the pork roast; set aside.
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6. Pour olive oil into a large skillet.
7. Heat the skillet and oil over medium-high heat, until very hot.
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9. Sear the pork roast in the hot oil until browned, about 1 minute.
10. Turn the roast and continue searing on all sides.
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12. Spray the crock of a slow cooker with olive oil or cooking spray.
13. Place the seared roast into the crock.
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15. Pour the apple juice around the sides of the roast.
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17. Cover and cook on low heat for 56 hours, or until done.
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19. Slice and serve roast.
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21. Leftover roast make excellent pork carnitas: chop or shred pork, and serve in warm tortillas with cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite toppings.

tenderloin, olive oil, apple juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, paprika, kosher salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/basic-slow-cooker-pork-roast-or-pork-carnitas/ (may not work)