Slow Cooker Pork Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of pork loin or pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons of water

Instructions

1. Trim any excess fat from the pork loin or pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chunks.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the pork chunks to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
7. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
8. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
9. Pour the broth mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
10. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
11. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
13. Add the cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
14. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened into a gravy.
15. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the gravy.
16. Let the pork sit in the slow cooker for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
17. Serve the slow cooker pork hot with your favorite sides, such as rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

• Serving size: 4 ounces
• Calories: 200
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 620mg

Conclusion