Tried this after reading the great reviews and was not impressed. It came out dry and "eh" tasting. My fiance did not like it either. I think I'll stick with BBQ pulled pork tacos.
Pulled-Pork Tacos
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 574
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated fat: 8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 8g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 3g
- Protein: 43g
- Carbohydrate: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Cholesterol: 126mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Sodium: 818mg
- Calcium: 123mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups bottled salsa, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed
- 18 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Preparation
- 1. Combine the first 5 ingredients (through salt) in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the pork, and turn to coat.
- 2. Cook pork, covered, on high for 4–5 hours or on low for 7–8 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350° 20 minutes before serving. Stack the tortillas, and wrap in foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until warm.
- 4. Shred the pork with 2 forks, and stir meat into the cooking liquid. Serve shredded pork with warm tortillas, cilantro, sour cream, lime, and extra salsa.
Pulled-Pork Tacos Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pork
- COOKING METHOD: Slow Cook, Bake
- PUBLICATION: Health
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