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Ingredients
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1 white onion, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
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1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (such as Frontera®)
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½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 serrano chile peppers, or to taste
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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 | |
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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.