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Pulled Pork Tacos

Servings

4

Serving size

3 tacos
COOKING TIME
120 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2 and makes great leftovers. Serve topped with your chosen slaw or just shredded lettuce and cilantro. This recipe also requires making Roasted Garlic.

Serve with Cole Slaw or Cilantro Lime Slaw or Quick Cilantro Slaw

Pulled Pork Tacos

Ingredients

8 clove Roasted Garlic
2 tsp. Olive oil
1 large White onions (sliced)
1 tsp.. Ground cumin
1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano
2 tsp. Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened
1 tsp. Molasses
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 cup Water
1 pound Pork tenderloin
12 medium (approx 5 inch dia) Taco shells

Instructions

If using the Roasted Garlic, place in a small bowl and mash into a smooth paste. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the olive oil in a large sauce pan or a Dutch oven over medium high heat.

Add the sliced onions and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until well caramelized. Stir frequently.

Add the cumin, oregano, cocoa powder, salt, pepper and water. Add the mashed garlic.

Stir well and add the pork. Cover the pork with the onions.

Put a lid on the pot and place in the oven.

Roast for 90 minutes. Stir occasionally.

As the pork tenderizes pull into strips.

When the pork is tender serve inside taco shells. Top with lettuce or slaw.

Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.

Cilantro Lime Slaw

Place the cabbage, carrot, cilantro, olive oil, honey, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Zest the lime and add the zest to the bowl. Juice the lime and add the juice to the bowl. Toss well and chill for at least an hour before serving.

Cole Slaw

Place celery seed, flour, dry mustard, granulated sugar, egg yolk, cayenne pepper, salt and milk in a blender. Blend on low while slowly adding the vinegar. Transfer contents of blender to a sauce pan and heat over high heat, whisking continuously. As the sauce heats, check the temperature with a…

Quick Cilantro Slaw

Place the yogurt, milk, salt, pepper, celery seed, sugar and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add the sliced bok choy and toss well until coated. Chill well before serving.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

The onions are cooked long enough that they may be safe for those with GERD.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users (if served without the slaw).

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This taco filling was designed to be savory without too much spice so that it is GERD/Acid Reflux friendly. The combination of milder cumin and cocoa evokes a mole flavor that is rich and satisfying.

This is great served with lettuce and cilantro as a topping. Simple, a bit sweet, and savory and more likely to be GERD/Acid Reflux friendly. Tacos served with slaw are terrific and you can top this with your favorite Cole Slaw.

"Well, at least we have tacos. Everything goes better with tacos."

Rachel Caine, Author