Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups
with avocado and citrus salad
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
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1 serving
Servings Per Recipe
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories
430
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
21g
32%
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Saturated Fat
4g
18%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
121mg
40%
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Sodium
759mg
32%
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Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
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Sugars
8g
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Protein
43g
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1 serving
Servings Per Recipe
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories
430
Just a moment...
% Daily Value
Total Fat
21g
32%
Just a moment...
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
Just a moment...
Cholesterol
121mg
40%
Just a moment...
Sodium
759mg
32%
Just a moment...
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Just a moment...
Sugars
8g
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Protein
43g
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