Andy's Spicy Green Chile Pork

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Rich spicy recipe for slow cooking pork. This makes for excellent tacos, enchiladas, etc. We crave this pork, and you will too.

Submitted by andympls
Updated on December 17, 2015
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (such as Frontera®)

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 serrano chile peppers, or to taste

Directions

  1. Layer the chopped onion into the bottom of a slow cooker. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper; place atop the chopped onion. Pour the green salsa over the pork. Sprinkle the the cilantro over the salsa and pork. Drop the serrano chile peppers into the slow cooker.

  2. Cook on Low until the meat falls apart easily, about 8 hours. Gently remove the pork to a cutting board. Strain and discard about half the remaining liquid from the slow cooker, reserving the rest. Discard the onions, peppers, and cilantro if desired.

  3. Shred the pork shoulder with a pair of forks. Mix the pork with the reserved liquid from the slow cooker to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
8g Fat
5g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 234mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 254mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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