Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Rice Bowls

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Rice Bowls make a healthy lunch or dinner that are easily customizable to your tastes. Cook the pork in the slow cooker with orange juice, lime and garlic along with rich spices to create a juicy, flavorful pulled pork. Pair the pork with rice and throw on your favorite toppings for an easy on-the-go lunch!

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook8 hr
  • Total8 hr 10 min
  • Makes8 servings
  • Calories256
Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Rice Bowls

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl mix together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano and crushed red pepper.

  2. 2

    Trim the fat off of the pork roast and place in a slow cooker. Using a knife to cut 5 small slits in the pork roast and place a piece of smashed garlic in each slit. Pour the marinade over the pork roast in the slow cooker and use a brush or your hands to rub the marinade so it is covering the pork roast. Add the remaining smashed garlic cloves, onion and bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Cook on low for 7 1/2 hours. Using two forks shred the pork and return to the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Continue to cook for 30 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve the Cuban pork over brown rice with your favorite toppings like cilantro, avocado, salsa, sour cream and cheese.

Notes

The pulled Cuban pork is great to keep in the fridge during the week to use in easy meals like rice bowls, quesadillas, sandwiches and more.

Per serving

  • Carbs7 g
  • Protein24 g
  • Fat14 g
  • Fiber1 g

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