Mexican Pork Roast

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Friends who live in Mexico shared this dish with me years ago. They cooked the roast in a clay pot in a slow oven, but I found the recipe works well in a slow cooker. The leftovers make excellent burritos and tacos. —Chuck Allen, Dana Point, California

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 pounds)

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, carrots and jalapenos until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add water and broth.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the coriander, salt, cumin, oregano and pepper; rub over roast. Cut roast in half; place in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-9 hours.
  3. Transfer roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and skim fat. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. Serve with roast and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 479 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 56g protein.

Friends who live in Mexico shared this dish with me years ago. They cooked the roast in a clay pot in a slow oven, but I found the recipe works well in a slow cooker. The leftovers make excellent burritos and tacos. —Chuck Allen, Dana Point, California
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