Main Dishes

Citrus Pulled Pork Tacos

Mandy Anderson
January 06, 2015
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Delicious pork tacos with a hint of citrus flavor

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1 pork loin (2 lbs), cut into 3" chunks
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chipotle chili powder (I used regular chili powder)
1 tsp cumin
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp honey
juice of 1 orange
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper
corn tortillas or flour tortillas, warmed
garnishes: lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Preheat oven to 325. In a dutch oven combine pork, spices, onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, honey, orange juice, and lime juice. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Transfer to oven and cook,...
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Nutritions

Calories
330

Sodium
270mg
11% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
39g
79% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV
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461

Sodium
983mg
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Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
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26% DV

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73g
24% DV

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