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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 (2 pound) pork loin roast, trimmed
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⅓ cup apple juice
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½ cup lime juice
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2 cups finely diced fresh pineapple (about 1/2 small pineapple)
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1 cup finely diced seeded cucumber
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¼ cup finely diced red onion
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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12 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
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2 cups shredded red cabbage
Directions
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Combine chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Place pork in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. Pour apple juice around the pork. Cover and cook on Low until the pork is fork-tender, 6 to 7 hours.
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Meanwhile, combine lime juice and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Add pineapple, cucumber, and onion; toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Skim off visible fat from the juices in the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the meat. Stir in vinegar.
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To assemble tacos: Place a generous 1/4 cup pulled pork on each tortilla and add a drizzle of the cooking liquid. Top with about 2 1/2 Tbsp. shredded cabbage and about 3 Tbsp. of the pineapple salsa.
Tips
Equipment: 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker
To make ahead: Prepare spice rub (Step 1) up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate salsa (Step 3) for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
306 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
35g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 2 tacos (2 tortillas + about 1/2 cup pork + 1/3 cup cabbage + 1/3 cup salad) | |
Calories 306 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 35g | 70% |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
Sodium 429mg | 19% |
Potassium 845mg | 18% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.