Thursday, September 18, 2008

Shredded Pork Tacos



Makes 10-12 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2, 14.5 oz. can mexican stewed tomatoes processed or blended
1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teas. dried thyme
1/4 teas. driend oregano
2 bay leaves
coarse salt and pepper
3 lb. boneless pork shoulder picnic roast, string and timer removed, cut in half


DIRECTIONS:

  1. Generously salt and pepper pork.
  2. Place everything in a crock-pot and cook on low for 8-9 hours.
  3. Shred with a fork.
  4. Add a cup of water if needed and cook an additional 1-2 hours on low.
  5. Serve with warm white corn tortillas, shredded cheese, sliced radishes, sliced avocado, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges, and shredded romaine lettuce.
NOTE: Goes great with Corn and Black Bean Salsa!

2 comments:

Grant and Tasha Bigler said...

These were so yummy and colorful too.
Thanks again!

michelle said...

The next time you make these, add a little chipotle chile pepper. The original recipe called for a little chopped adobe chile peppers and this is a similar and super fast substitute. Let me know what you think. Love you!