Chicken

Slow Cooker Al Pastor Bowls

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Description

You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients
  • 2 cans (7 ounces each) whole green chiles
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
  • hot cooked rice
  • optional toppings: black beans, chopped avocado, corn, sliced radishes, lime and mexican crema
Directions
  1. In a blender, puree first 12 ingredients. In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine pork and pineapple mixture. Cook, covered, on low until pork is very tender, 6-8 hours. Stir to break up pork.
  2. Serve pork in bowls over rice. Add optional toppings as desired.

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