Crock Pot Tex Mex Carnitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 -3 lbs pork roast ( butt or shoulder works best)
1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup diced green chilis (canned is okay)
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes
1 tbsp cumin
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp honey (or agave)
2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
cheddar cheese , for serving
guacamole , for serving
chopped tomato , for serving
corn tortilla , for serving
spanish rice , for serving
refried beans , for serving

Directions:

Place roast in crock pot.
Mix all other ingredients (except items for serving) and pour over roast.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
About an hour prior to eating (if possible), shred the pork with a fork and stir.
Serve in lettuce bowls/wraps or tortillas and any other suggested toppings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	292.2 Kcal (1223 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.78g	7%
Cholesterol	117.15mg	39%
Sodium	553.1mg	23%
Potassium	974.42mg	21%
Total Carbs	17.44g	6%
Sugars	12.58g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	5%
Protein	44.71g	89%
Vitamin C	23.4mg	39%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	40mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.92 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.78g	7%
Cholesterol	43.67mg	39%
Sodium	206.17mg	23%
Potassium	363.22mg	21%
Total Carbs	6.5g	6%
Sugars	4.69g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	5%
Protein	16.67g	89%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	39%
Iron	1.1mg	17%
Calcium	14.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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