Mexican Pork

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 8 hours

Recipe by amy vazquez, brandon, Mississippi

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on 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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Mexican Pork

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Yield:18 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:8 hours
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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
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Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.
  3. 3
    Stir in the cilantro, lime juice and lime zest; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place meat mixture on tortillas if desired and serve 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.
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