I've edited this recipe to include a separate recipe for the pork for easier importing into My Fitness Pal!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Lillie
Ingredients
For the Pork:
2lbpork tenderloinI use the kind that's only 2.5 fat for 4 oz. I get mine from Costco- looks like this
1tbsliquid smokesold at grocery stores near bbq sauce
1/2cupwater
1whole chopped onion280 g
8clovesgarlicI use the frozen Dorot cubes I get at TJ- LOVE these
1tbsbrown sugar
2tspeach: dry mustardonion powder
1tspeach: chili powdercumin, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper
1/2tspcayenne*optional.. if you like a kick
Instructions
For the Pork:
Cut pork into 4 inch chunks and season with season salt. Sear on all sides.
Put smoke, water, pork, onion, garlic, and all spices in the instant pot (I used it!!!!) or you can use a slow cooker. (Don’t stress about the spices, use what you have and skip what you don’t)
Set your instant pot to manual and 45 minutes. Allow for 10-15 minute natural release, then open the vent. Open the lid when it releases easily.
I like to pull out the chunks and shred them in a shallow dish for ease. Then pour as much of the juices over it as seems good. Toss in juices.
If you like your pork a little less juicy and more crispy, you can fry some up in a pan with cooking spray like these carnitas. We like it both ways.
For Slow Cooker
Set to high for 6 hours or low for 8-10.
When done, shred with two forks and toss in juices