4 lb. boneless pork loin
1 medium onion (1 cup), diced
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 (16 oz.) jar of salsa verde
Juice from 3 limes or 6 Tablespoons
lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Wash hands with soap and water. In a slow cooker, place onions, pork loin, seasonings, lime juice, tomatoes, and salsa verde in the slow cooker. Place the lid on the cooker and do not lift it throughout the cooking process.
Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or 4-5 hours on HIGH.
Use a food thermometer to ensure pork reaches 160°F. Then remove and shred.
Add pork back into slow cooker and stir to combine. Serve with hard or soft taco shells.
YIELD: 7 servings of 2 small tacos each
store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
Nutrition Facts (per two tacos serving, no tortilla):
Calories: 370
Fat:17 grams
Saturated fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 540 milligram
Carbohydrate: 8 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Added sugar: 0 grams
protein: 44 grams