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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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574 | Calories |
35g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
44g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 574 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 35g | 44% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 156mg | 52% |
Sodium 401mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 44g | |
Vitamin C 90mg | 451% |
Calcium 129mg | 10% |
Iron 4mg | 20% |
Potassium 908mg | 19% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Pulled pork is simple to make in the crock pot, and can be used in many ways. This South American-style pork is seasoned with cumin, oregano, orange, lime, garlic, onions, and green chilies. It's delicious in tacos, in sandwiches with salsa criolla, or with rice.
Ingredients
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1 (4-pound) pork butt roast
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, sliced
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1 orange, quartered
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2 limes, quartered
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2 teaspoons cumin
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2 teaspoons oregano
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1 (4.5-ounce) can green chilies, diced
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2 teaspoons ham base (bouillon)
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1 cup water
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons aji panca paste, optional
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Chopped cilantro, for garnish
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Lime, cut into wedges, for garnish
Steps to Make It
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Place the chopped onion in a large crock pot. Season the pork roast with salt and pepper on all sides, and place it on top of the onions.
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Press the garlic slices into the pork roast in various places, making slits with a knife if necessary.
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Stir the cumin, oregano, green chilies, ham base, and aji panca (if using) into the water, and pour over the roast.
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Layer the lime and orange slices over the roast. Cover and turn crock pot to high.
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Cook for 2 hours on high then reduce temperature to low and cook for 6 more hours.
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Remove meat and reserve. Strain liquid through a colander into a saucepan. Discard contents of the colander.
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Simmer cooking liquid on the stove until it's reduced to about 1 cup.
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Shred meat, removing excess fat. Stir reduced sauce into meat.
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Spread meat onto a baking sheet, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until slightly browned and heated through.
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Serve with lime wedges, and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
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