Shredded Pork Tacos Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs boneless pork blade roast , trimmed of fat
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large onions, quartered
3 fresh jalapenos, chopped (optional)
8 cloves garlic, minced
8 corn taco shells or 8 flour tortillas
1/2 cup taco sauce or 1/2 cup salsa (your favorite)
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/2-1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives
2 ripe avocados, peeled,pitted,and sliced

Directions:

Season and rub meat with salt, pepper, coriander, cumin, and oregano.
Place roast in a large saucepan and add water about halfway up the meat.
Add onions, peppers, and garlic to pan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 1/2- 3 hours or until very tender.
Carefully remove meat from liquid and place on a cutting board with adequate drainage.
Allow to cool until you can handle it, then shred the meat with 2 forks.
Set the meat aside and keep warm.
Warm crispy taco shells for 5 minutes at 350F (if using) or warm flour tortillas briefly in a hot skillet until pliable.
Build tacos on warmed shells or tortillas with some meat, lettuce, cheese, olives, sliced avocado, and a little salsa.
Serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	432.83 Kcal (1812 kJ)
Calories from fat	251.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.94g	43%
Cholesterol	107.04mg	36%
Sodium	551.36mg	23%
Potassium	888.64mg	19%
Total Carbs	12.65g	4%
Sugars	3.01g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.29g	21%
Protein	35.88g	72%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	218.2mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.09 Kcal (691 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.66g	43%
Cholesterol	40.83mg	36%
Sodium	210.3mg	23%
Potassium	338.94mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.83g	4%
Sugars	1.15g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	21%
Protein	13.69g	72%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	83.2mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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