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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (22g) Recipe makes 24 servings
Calories 41
Calories from Fat 21		(50%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 2.3g	3%
	Saturated Fat 0.8g	4%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 11mg		3%
Sodium 9mg		0%
Potassium 75mg		2%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 0.3g
Protein 4.0g		8%
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Fathers Day TEX-MEX

~Rita~

Easy Shredded Pork

Recipe #309244 | 35 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Jun 13, 2008

A great make ahead recipe for tamales or tacos. No slow cooking because this recipe used Trader Joes Traditional Carnitas a Mexican oven roasted pork. Just shred and add to the rest of the ingredients. For a little extra boast add some of Red Chili Sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales).

SERVES 24 , 4 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

12 ounces oven roasted cooked pork, Shredded
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large vidalia onion, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

1
In a pan heat oil then add the last 6 ingredients and cook over medium heat till softened about 20 minutes. Stirring every couple minutes.
2
Mix in shredded pork.
3
This can be made ahead up three month in freezer container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
4
Fill your favorite wraps or tacos garnish as you please.

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From: Vseward (Chef~V)

On Jul 29, 2008

Yummers this made our Tacos over the top. Loved the ease in preparation and the flavors just perfect. I added more cumin, and a tsp of minced dried onions and a dash of cayenne to the mix. . . otherwise made recipe as stated. Served in warmed corn tortillas and salsa. Keeper Thanks Rita for a tasty recipe. (Made for Bevy Tag 7/08)

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