Dice the onion, then put it and the whole jalapenos in the bottom of the slow cooker.
1 Yellow onion, 2 Jalapenos
Mix the cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Cut the pork into 2-inch chunks, and season well with the seasoning mixture.
Place the pork in the slow cooker, then squeeze the juice of a large orange over it, and add the olive oil.
½ cup Orange juice, 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 8 hours or until the pork falls apart easily. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred. Pour the juices and remaining solids through a strainer, and reserve the juices.
Optional: Spread the meat out on a baking tray. Preheat the oven to 425, then bake the pork for 8-10 minutes, until beginning to crisp.
Pour the juices over the pork and use immediately!
Burrito Bowl Instructions:
Fill a bowl with shredded lettuce or cabbage, then add warmed rice.
Top the rice with carnitas, then all other desired toppings! Finish off with salsa and crema.
1 cup White rice, 3 Tablespoons Corn, 3 Tablespoons Black beans, ½ cup Cabbage, 2 Tablespoons Tomato, 1 Tablespoon Red onion, 2 Tablespoons Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, 3 Tablespoons Bell peppers, 3 slices Avocado, 1 Tablespoon Salsa, 1 Tablespoon Crema, 1 Tablespoon Sour cream, 3 Tablespoons Carnitas
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Notes
Nutrition does not include carnitas. For carnitas nutrition values, please visit the carnitas recipe post (linked in the ingredients).
Other proteins may be used in place of carnitas. See the post for recipes, such as ground beef, barbacoa, birria, and more!
Burrito bowls are a perfect make-ahead lunch. Prepare a bunch of burrito bowls in plastic containers, excluding lettuce. Heat them up in the microwave and you have lunch in minutes, for the entire week!
For an extra treat, try serving this recipe in a Tortilla Bowl! Just press a tortilla into an oven-safe bowl, spray it with cooking oil, and pop it in the oven at 375 for 15 minutes or air fryer at 375 for 6 minutes.
Burrito bowls are a great way to use up leftovers from taco night!
Looking for an extra boost of fiber? Swap out the rice for quinoa!