Slow Cooker Carnitas Pizza

October 17, 2013

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Meaty, manly, and delicious!

2 teaspoons ancho chile pepper (or use chipotle chile pepper if you prefer more spice)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 pounds chuck roast (or up to 4 pounds)
3 Tablespoons peanut oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces pineapple juice (you could use less if you are only doing a 2 1/2 pound roast)
1 recipe for whole wheat pizza dough
1 cup jarred salsa verde (or tomatillo sauce)
6 ounces mozzarella, shredded
6 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 red onion, diced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 banana peppers, diced

1. In a small bowl, mix together chile pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt. Rub on roast. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons oil over high until shimmering. (It should sizzle if you throw a drop of...
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Nutritions

Calories
532

Sodium
608mg
25% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
28g
57% DV

Carbs
68g
23% DV

Fiber
7g
29% DV