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Mexican pulled pork (slow cooker recipe that makes two dinners)

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  • Author: Chantelle Ellem

Ingredients

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  • 1 pork shoulder (2kg or more)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin from the pork, leaving the fat.
  2. Rub with taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Place pork into the slow cooker.
  4. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño on top.
  5. Pour over orange juice.
  6. Cook on high for 6–8 hours.
  7. Shred with two forks.
  8. Divide into two portions for two meals.
  9. Optional: Heat oil (about 2tbs) in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded pork and cook until crispy and golden on the edges.