Dee’s Roast Pork for Tacos

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Dee's Roast Pork for Tacos - Perfect for Taco Tuesday!

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

15 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

255 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

424

Sugar

Fat

28g

Dee's Roast Pork for Tacos is a delicious way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. The pork is slow-cooked in a savory tomato sauce and beef broth that's infused with green chilies, chili powder, oregano, taco seasoning, garlic, and salt, which gives it a rich, smoky flavor. Once the pork is cooked, it's shredded and piled high in a warm taco, with your favorite toppings. This meal is perfect for Taco Tuesday or for a casual dinner with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 300°F.
2.	In a small saucepan, warm the tomato sauce and beef broth over low heat until hot.
3.	In a mixing bowl, mix together the green chilies, chili powder, oregano, taco seasoning, garlic, and salt.
4.	Place the pork shoulder in a parchment-lined baking dish and rub the spice mixture all over the pork.
5.	Pour the warmed tomato sauce and beef broth over the top of the pork, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours, until tender.
6.	Once it's done, let it rest for a few minutes before shredding it with a fork.
7.	Serve the Dee's Roast Pork in warm tacos, with your favorite toppings.

PROS

This recipe is super easy to make – simply rub the spice mixture on the pork, pour the tomato sauce and beef broth, and let it bake in the oven.

The shredded pork can be used in various dishes (such as tacos, burritos, salads, etc.
) for a couple of days, making meal prepping a breeze.

CONS

The pork needs to bake in the oven for a few hours, so it’s not a quick meal to make.
Plus, pork shoulder is a fatty cut of meat, so it’s high in calories and fat (although, it also means it’s a more flavorful cut of meat).

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork shoulder is a rich source of protein, B vitamins, and zinc.
It’s also rich in monounsaturated and saturated fats, which can help to raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels and promote a healthy heart.
The green chilies in this recipe are also rich in vitamin C, which can help to boost the immune system and protect against oxidative stress.

	4 pounds pork shoulder roast
	2 cans diced green chilies , drained
	1/4 cup chili powder
	1 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 teaspoon taco seasoning
	2 teaspoons minced garlic
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt , or to taste