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2. Crockpot Carnitas
Pork is actually a great source of lean protein, as long as you don't fry or bread it. This slow cooker recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy pork for dinner.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder (cut into 2" cubes)
1 large onion (roughly chopped)
1 12 oz. bottle of beer
1 14-15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
2 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
Juice from 1 orange
Juice from 1 lime
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions: Place pork cubes in the Crockpot along with the onions and pour the beer and orange juice over the top. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Once cooked, remove pork from juices and set aside. Once the pork has cooled, shred it using a fork or your fingers. Add the remaining ingredients (except for the vegetable oil) to a blender, cover, and puree everything until it is well blended. In a large sauté pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Once oil is hot, add the pork and sauté to crisp up some of the edges. Spoon or pour in as much of the sauce as you would like onto the pork. Continue to cook until sauce is heated through. Serve with corn tortillas, tomatoes, queso fresco, and guacamole.

This recipe yields 6 servings