Slow Cooker Carnita Style Pork
These easy pork carnitas are seasoned with thyme, bay leaves, and juniper berries for a flavorful twist. Made with lean pork loin and cooked low and slow, they’re perfect for tacos, bowls, or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Hatfield Touch Of Sea Salt Pork Loin Filet or 1-1.5lb pork loin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- Salt/pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- Cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place pork loin in slow cooker and add 1/2 cup water.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, thyme, juniper berries and add the 2 whole bay leaves to pot.
- Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours until internal temp is 170 degrees and pork shreds easily with two forks.
- Remove bay leaves (and my personal preference is to remove any juniper berries that are left whole) prior to serving.
- Garnish with Cilantro if desired.