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Mexican Pork

Name: Mexican Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds); 1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; Flour tortillas (8 inches), optional; Toppings of your choice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8 hours

Makes

18 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

The first time I made this dish, it was a hit with everyone in my family, both young and old. Serve with black beans and white rice, or use as meat for tacos, enchiladas or tamales! —Amy Vazquez, Brandon, Mississippi

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Ingredients

1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
Flour tortillas (8 inches), optional
Toppings of your choice

Directions

Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with enchilada sauce, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker.
Stir in the cilantro, lime juice and lime zest; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve on tortillas, if desired, with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup pork: 162 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Mexican Pork

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