Tender and Flavorful Slow Cooker Puerto Rican Shredded Pork

Indulge in the succulent flavors of traditional Puerto Rican cuisine with this easy slow cooker shredded pork recipe. Juicy and tender pork cooked with a medley of aromatic spices and tangy ingredients, this dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Serve it with rice, beans, and plantains for a taste of the Caribbean at home.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix together the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, orange juice, lime juice, and vinegar.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder and add the bay leaves.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the cooking liquid. Cook for another 30 minutes.
7. Stir in the chopped cilantro before serving.
8. Serve the shredded pork with rice, beans, and plantains for a complete Puerto Rican meal.

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