Mexican Pork

Name: Mexican Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 18 servings.
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

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

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

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 for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
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. Serve with a slotted spoon on tortillas if desired.

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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Donna

May 9, 2019

Would give this five stars because it was easy and we all liked it, however, it lacked something and I couldn't decide what it needed. A little on the soupy side but the meat was very tender and good in tortillas with added chopped onions, tomatoes and yellow rice.
gld2bmom

Mar 11, 2019

Mexican pork is so quick to prepare and produces the most flavorful and moist shredded pork! My family loved this recipe and I can't wait to make it again!