Fire Cracker Pork With Fruity Lime Salsa Recipe

Name: Fire Cracker Pork With Fruity Lime Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 lb) boneless pork roast; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup water; 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, undrained; 1 small onion, cut into 1 inch chunks; 16 8-inch flour tortillas; fresh cilantro leaves (Parsley can be substituted if Cilantro is not available.) (optional); Fruity Lime Salsa; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 2 cups diced peeled papayas; 1 cup diced peeled kiwi fruit; 1/3 cup finely chipped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 (5 lb) boneless pork roast
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup water
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo, undrained
1 small onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
16 8-inch flour tortillas
fresh cilantro leaves (Parsley can be substituted if Cilantro is not available.) (optional)
Fruity Lime Salsa
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups diced peeled papayas
1 cup diced peeled kiwi fruit
1/3 cup finely chipped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
*Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
2
Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.
3
*Trim fat from roast; cut roast in half crosswise.
4
Combine paprika and next 4 ingredients; stir well.
5
Rub spice mixture over surface of roast halves; place roast halves in a 6-quart electric slow cooker.
6
Combine water, chipolte chiles, and onion in a food processor or blender; process until smooth.
7
Pour chili puree over pork.
8
Cover with lid; cook on high-heat setting 1 hour.
9
Reduce to low heat-setting, and cook 9 hours or until pork is very tender.
10
*Remove pork from slow cooker; let stand 10 minutes.
11
Shred pork with 2 forks; set aside.
12
*Pour cooking liquid into a bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
13
Skim fat from surface of liquid.
14
Return cooking liquid and shredded pork to slow cooker; stir well.
15
Cover with lid, and cook on high-heat setting 15 minutes or until warm.
16
Serve pork in flour tortillas with Fruity Lime Salsa.
17
Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.
18
Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 tortilla 1/2 cup pork mixture, and about 3 1/2 Tablespoons salsa).

1572

kcal

Calories

Fat

317

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 lb) boneless pork roast, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fire Cracker Pork With Fruity Lime Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Fire Cracker Pork With Fruity Lime Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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