Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups
with avocado and citrus salad

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups
Cook time: 460 min
Total time: 460 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 leaves Lettuce, romaine (sub iceberg); 1/2 Onions, medium and red, diced; 1/2 Tomatoes, medium, diced; 1/2 Limes, wedges; 2 cloves Shallots, thinly sliced; 2 Avocados, cubed; 2 Oranges, segmented; 2 tsp Mustard, Dijon; 2 tsp Vinegar, red or white wine; 2 tsp Oil, cooking; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Coriander, ground; 2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 3 lbs Pork shoulder, boneless (sub boneless pork loin); 1/2 cup Stock, any type

Active: 40 min Total: 7 hr 40 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Pulled pork is inexpensive and easy to make. Even better - it's versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. This time we're using it in crisp lettuce cups with a colorful avocado and citrus salad on the side.
Smarts: This recipe makes enough pulled pork to use leftovers for Thursday's meal.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups:

Lettuce, romaine - 12 leaves (sub iceberg)
Onions, medium and red - 1/2 , diced
Tomatoes, medium - 1/2 , diced
Limes - 1/2 , wedges

Avocado and Citrus Salad:

Shallots - 2 cloves , thinly sliced
Avocados - 2 , cubed
Oranges - 2 , segmented
Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
Vinegar, red or white wine - 2 tsp
Oil, cooking - 2 tsp

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (enough for 2 nights):

Chili powder - 1 tsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Coriander, ground - 1 tsp
Salt - 2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Pork shoulder, boneless - 3 lbs (sub boneless pork loin)
Stock, any type - 1/2 cup

Prep

Make spice mix - Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Shallots - Thinly slice shallots. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Slow-cook pork - This makes enough for 2 nights. Place pork and stock into the bowl of a slow cooker. Rub pork on top and sides with spice mix. Cook pork on low for 7 to 8 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Lettuce - Separate leaves. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
Onions / Tomatoes / Limes / Avocados / Oranges - Prep as directed. Place onions, tomatoes, and lime wedges each into their own bowl so that everyone can customize their lettuce cups. Store avocados and oranges separately.

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Make

In a large bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Add oil while whisking. Top with shallots, avocados, and oranges. Toss to combine. Season with some salt and pepper.
When pork is finished cooking, transfer it to a cutting board and shred with two forks (or with a fork and a knife). Reserve half the shredded pork for Thursday.
Set out lettuce leaves, shredded pork, onions, tomatoes, and lime wedges so that everyone can assemble their lettuce cups at the table. Enjoy with avocado and citrus salad on the side.

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