Cuban Pork Soft Tacos

Delicious! Yum! Try with Mango Pico de Gallo (found at Costco) for a fresh, healthy, delightful meal!

Cuban Pork Soft Tacos

1/2  cup lime juice
1/4  cup water
1/4  cup grapefruit juice
3  cloves garlic, minced
1  teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2  teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon ground cumin
1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper
2  bay leaves
1  3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
1  cup sliced onion
Vegetable-flavored flour tortillas or flour tortillas

Pico de Gallo or bottled salsa
avocado slices

Directions
1. For marinade, in a small bowl combine lime juice, water, grapefruit juice, garlic, oregano, salt, cumin, pepper, and bay leaves. Trim fat from meat. If necessary, cut roast to fit into slow cooker. With a large fork, pierce meat in several places. Place in a large plastic bag set in a deep bowl or a baking dish. Pour marinade over meat. Close bag. Chill in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

2. In a 3-1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker place onion. Top with meat and marinade mixture.

3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours.

4. Transfer meat to a cutting board; cool slightly. Skim fat from juices; keep warm. Remove bay leaves; discard. Use 2 forks to gently separate the meat into shreds.  Wrap pork and onion in a warm flour tortilla and top with lettuce, sliced avacado, and pico.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Pico de Gallo: In a medium bowl combine 2 peeled and finely chopped medium tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and dash sugar. Mix well. Cover; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Makes about 1-1/4 cups.

Comments

[Dawn Colquhoun]

Well, I tried this recipe last Saturday night...what a hit! My husband said, "I don't like pulled pork...too dry." He loved it. I've given this out several times and sang your praises. Had a little address situation but got that straightened out too :} Will keep checking for more yummy things-keep up the good work ~ thanks!