Slow Cooked Cuban Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Slow Cooked Cuban Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder; 3 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded; 1 red onion, coarsely chopped; 12 tortillas; 1 lime, sliced; 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; Option; top with fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
3 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
12 tortillas
1 lime, sliced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
Option
top with fresh cilantro

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1. Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Add pork (try to trim the pork of all the fat or use pork loin) and rub on all sides with cumin. Season generously with kosher salt and pepper. Spread apricot preserves over top.
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2. Remove seeds and ribs from jalapenos. Slice. Roughly chop red onion. Add jalapenos and red onion to slow cooker.
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3. Roast until extremely tender, practically falling off the bone (about 6 hours on high). Remove pork. Shred with a fork. Return to pot and mix will all of the juices.
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4. Spoon mixture into each tortilla with a slotted spoon. Top with shredded lettuce. Squeeze lime juice on top and serve.
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Option: top with fresh cilantro.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, 3 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 cup apricot preserves, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooked Cuban Pork Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooked Cuban Pork Tacos

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