Ingredients
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4 pounds pork shoulder
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 orange, cut in half, juiced and peel reserved
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1 lime, juiced
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1 white onion, quartered
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2 bay leaves
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tortillas, cilantro, sliced jalapeno, diced white onion, and lime wedges for serving or as desired
Directions
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Cut pork into 5 to 6 large chunks. Season each piece evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork in a single layer to the hot skillet. If meat does not fit, do this step in 2 batches. Cook pork, untouched until well browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove meat and place into the bottom of a slow cooker.
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To the hot skillet, add onion and cook 1 minute. Deglaze pan with orange juice, lime juice, and 1 1/4 cups water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Pour water mixture over pork in the slow cooker, add bay leaves, and cover.
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Cook on High for 4 to 5 hours or on Low 6 to 7 hours or until pork is very tender.
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Preheat the oven to broil. Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred into approximately 2 to 3 inch pieces and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spoon some of the juices evenly over the pork, and reserve about 1 cup of juices for serving. Broil pork for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly crispy and browned, tossing halfway through if necessary.
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Serve in toasted tortillas with japaleno slices, chopped onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, or as desired
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 900 | Calories |
| 46g | Fat |
| 68g | Carbs |
| 51g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 900 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 46g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium 940mg | 41% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 51g | 103% |
| Vitamin C 77mg | 85% |
| Calcium 137mg | 11% |
| Iron 6mg | 32% |
| Potassium 982mg | 21% |
* 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.
