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Crock Pot Pork Verde

Tender pork cooked in a fresh, vibrant, salsa verde!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 267kcal
Author Tracy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 lbs boneless pork loin or shoulder
  • 2 cups Salsa Verde
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Prep and Sear Pork: Trim the excess fat off the pork shoulder and pat dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil or other high smoke point oil (like vegetable oil). Sear on each side for 3-4 minutes to form a golden brown crust.
  • Slow Cook: Add the seared pork to a crock pot or slow cooker and season with salt. Add salsa verde and cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or on high for 4-5 hrs.
  • Shred: Once done, remove crock pot lid and shred pork.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

Serve it With/On
Rice, nachos, in tacos, burritos, or on salads! 

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 751mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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