Slow Cooker Ranch Carnitas

Steps (5)

1. 1

   In a small bowl, stir the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker with the olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the surface of the meat.
2. 2

   Place the pork in a slow cooker and top with the onion. Squeeze the orange juice over the meat and place the two spent halves into the pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
3. 3

   Once the meat is cooked and cool enough, pull apart with a fork.
4. 4

   Serve with tortillas and desired toppings (cabbage, sour cream and avocado work well).
5. 5

   For a more traditional preparation, heat a large sauté pan coated with olive oil over high heat. Press the carnitas into the pan and cook until crusty on one side before serving.

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  1. 1

     In a small bowl, stir the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker with the olive oil. Rub the mixture all over the surface of the meat.
  2. 2

     Place the pork in the inner pot of your multi-cooker and top with the onion. Squeeze the orange juice over the meat and place the two spent halves into the pot, along with 1 cup chicken broth.
  3. 3

     Turn on the multi-cooker and secure lid, setting pressure valve to “sealing.” Select “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high-pressure for 60 minutes. Select “cancel” to turn off the machine.
  4. 4

     Allow the pressure valve to natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes, then quick-release the pressure by turning the seal to “venting.”
  5. 5

     Once the meat is cooked and cool enough, pull apart with a fork. Serve in tortillas with desired topping. For a more traditional preparation, see step 5 of the standard recipe.

  * Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.