Citrusy Shredded Pork

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Apr 24, 2018

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Citrusy Shredded Pork - Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Active Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs

Cal/Serv:

220

Upgrade your favorite taco recipe with fresh orange and grapefruit juice. The best part? This meal can be made right in your slow cooker — cook on high for 4 hours and 45 minutes, or on low for 7 hours and 45 minutes.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 habanero chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 bay leaf
2 lb. pork butt or shoulder, well- trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Kosher salt
Pepper
Tortillas, Spicy Taco Pickle, and cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1 In 6-quart slow cooker, combine citrus juices, onion, habanero and bay leaf.
2. Step 2Rub pork with garlic, spices, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and place in slow cooker. Cover and cook until pork is tender and shreds easily, 4 to 6 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low.
3. Step 3Transfer pork to bowl and use 2 forks to shred, then toss with 1/2 cup cooking liquid, adding more if pork seems dry. Serve with tortillas, Spicy Taco Pickles, and cilantro.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 220 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 22 g protein, 370 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 1 g fiber

What you'll need: slow cooker ($30, amazon.com)

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