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Crockpot Al Pastor Pork with Cranberry and Orange

Name: Crockpot Al Pastor Pork with Cranberry and Orange
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: About 4–6 taco servings
Ingredients: 1 whole pork tenderloin or pork loin (about 1 1/2-2 lbs); 1 tbsp avocado oil; 3 tbsp Al Pastor seasoning, divided (2 tbsp for pork, 1 tbsp for sauce); 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup cranberry juice; Juice of 1/2 orange; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles; 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced or chunked; 1 cup diced potatoes; 1 tsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried); Juice of 1 lime; Corn tortillas, for serving; Optional toppings: diced white onion, chopped cilantro, cotija or queso fresco, Tajín, lime crema

Slow cooker pork loin with Al Pastor seasoning, cranberry-orange pan sauce, green chiles, carrots, and potatoes for tacos.

Mains Slow Cooker Mexican Latin Fusion About 4–6 taco servings Prep 20 min Cook 4 hrs Total 4 hrs 20 min

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Ingredients

1 whole pork tenderloin or pork loin (about 1 1/2-2 lbs)
1 tbsp avocado oil
3 tbsp Al Pastor seasoning, divided (2 tbsp for pork, 1 tbsp for sauce)
1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Juice of 1/2 orange
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced or chunked
1 cup diced potatoes
1 tsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
Juice of 1 lime
Corn tortillas, for serving
Optional toppings: diced white onion, chopped cilantro, cotija or queso fresco, Tajín, lime crema

Instructions

Pat pork dry. Rub with avocado oil and 2 tbsp Al Pastor seasoning. Optionally sear on all sides in a hot skillet, about 2 minutes per side.
In the same skillet, sauté sliced yellow onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes. Deglaze with cranberry juice, juice of 1/2 orange, white wine vinegar, and remaining 1 tbsp Al Pastor seasoning. Scrape up browned bits.

Prep
Layer carrots and potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot. Place the seared pork on top of the vegetables. Pour the onion-garlic sauce over the pork. Add diced green chiles and oregano on top.
Cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3 1/2-4 hours, until the pork shreds easily and vegetables are tender.

Cooking
Remove pork, shred, and return to the pot. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt or seasoning.
Serve in warm corn tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

Liquid base uses cranberry juice with orange and reduced vinegar.

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Anonymous 2026-08-12

Al pastor vibes with cranberry-orange. Huge win.