August 31, 2014

Puerto Rican Shredded Pork

Made this initially with my sister Kat and then again this weekend at home.  It is really good and flavorful but not at all spicy- which is a win for the kids.  Super easy and I am wondering if you really need to brown the meat and blend the marinade first?  Might be able to just throw it all in and I don't know that it wouldn't work just as beautifully. Super healthy and easy.



Puerto Rican Shredded Pork
2-3 lb. pork sirloin roast, boneless
1 tsp. veg oil
4-5 cloves garlic
1 T cumin
1/2 T coarse salt
1 t. dried oregano
4 oranges, juiced, or 1 C. fresh orange juice
4 limes, juiced

Brown the pork in a tiny amount of oil (optional?) and combine all other ingredients in a blender (optional) and then cook for 8 hours on low, 4 hours on high.  Shred pork and discard all but 1 C. of the cooking juices.  Cook for another 15-30 minutes.

Serve in lettuce wraps, corn tortillas or taco shells.  Top with pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and/or avocado.