Mojo Pork Tacos
Pineapple and Jicama Salad
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 limes
- 1 (3-lb) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed
- 8 cloves garlic
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 12 soft taco-size flour tortillas
- 2 avocados, sliced
Instructions
- Grate zest and squeeze juice from oranges and limes. Place pork in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
- Pulse garlic, oil, zest and juice from oranges and limes, ¾ cup cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour mixture over pork.
- Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until pork is tender.
- Shred pork in cooker with 2 forks. Divide among tortillas; top with avocado, and sprinkle with ¼ cup cilantro.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 (16-oz) container peeled pineapple, cut into chunks
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp honey
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine jicama, onion, and pineapple in a large bowl.
- Whisk together vinegar, lime juice, coriander, red pepper, and honey in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
771
|
91
|
862
|
| Fat (g) | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 36 | 1 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 54 | 22 | 76 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Sodium (mg) | 454 | 6 | 460 |
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