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Mexican style shredded pork cooked in the slow cooker makes an irresistible dinner treat. Being mindful of the types of toppings used, you can still enjoy this dish and stay on track with healthy eating.
Slow Cooker Carnitas
Author/Source:

Abbi @ onceamonthmeals.com
Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless shoulder pork roast
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.5 teaspoons pepper
1.5 cups cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 cup salsa
0.5 cups chicken broth
0.5 cups tequila (or extra chicken broth)
4 ounces canned diced green chiles

Directions:

Trim all excess fat from pork. Cut in half. Place in slow cooker. Top with garlic, salt and pepper. Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Freezing Directions:

Remove pork, shred with a fork. Divide cooked pork among gallon size freezer bags. To serve. Thaw and reheat.
Servings: 8

Nutritional Information: Serving Size = 6 ounces (approx 3/4 cup). Calories – 467, Total Fat – 30.5 g, Total Carbohydrates – 3.6 g, Protein – 33.9 g. Dietary Fiber: 0. WW Plus Points: 11

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless shoulder pork roast
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons pepper
  • 1.5 cups cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cups tequila (or extra chicken broth)
  • 4 ounces canned diced green chiles

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Trim all excess fat from pork. Cut in half. Place in slow cooker. Top with garlic, salt and pepper. Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Freezing Directions:

Remove pork, shred with a fork. Divide cooked pork among gallon size freezer bags. To serve. Thaw and reheat.

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