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Slow Cooker Carnitas
Courtesy of VELVEETAŪ and RO*TELŪ
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 6-8 Hrs. What you need:
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Pulled Pork:
+ PAMŪ Original No-Stick Cooking Spray + 3 lb. boneless pork loin roast + 1 can (10 oz. ea.) RO*TELŪ Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles, undrained + 1 can (8 oz. ea.) HUNT'SŪ Tomato Sauce-No Salt Added + 1 c. chopped yellow onion + 1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic + 2 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper + 1/2 tsp. ground cumin Carnitas: + 4 tsp. cornstarch + 4 tsp. cold water + 1 c. red bell pepper + 12 flour tortillas (6-in.) + 1/2 c. salsa verde (green salsa) + 2 Tbsp.chopped fresh cilantro + 1 lime, cut into 6 wedges What to do:
1. Prepare Pulled Pork: Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with PAMŪ cooking spray; set aside. Remove any visible fat from pork roast; place in slow cooker.
2. Combine undrained RO*TELŪ tomatoes, HUNT'SŪ tomato sauce, onion, garlic, ground chile and cumin in small bowl. Pour RO*TELŪ tomato mixture over pork roast. Cover; cook on LOW setting 6 to 8 hrs. 3. Transfer pork roast to cutting board; shred. Place half of the pork (about 4 c.) in storage container. Remove half of the juices with vegetables (about 2 c.) from slow cooker and place in separate storage container. Store both for second recipe, Pork Posole (see startmakingchoices.com for recipe). 4. Prepare Carnitas: Stir together cornstarch and water in small bowl until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to remaining juices in slow cooker; stir. Add remaining shredded pork and bell pepper to slow cooker; stir. Cover with lid. Turn slow cooker to HIGH; cook 20 min. Stir again. 5. Fill tortillas with pork mixture; top with salsa verde and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Cook's Tips: Serve Carnitas with ROSARITAŪ No Fat Refried Beans. Nutritional information:
Calories: 430; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Total Carbs: 40g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 34g; Sodium: 662mg;
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