One Megacoolmama…

This is a recipe that is absolutely DELICIOUS that I like to make and store.  I first tried it at a friend’s little one’s birthday party (thanks, Vikki!!), but I have added my own little twist on the way that it is served.  The even BETTER part is that all of the main ingredients in this dinner can be found either on sale or with a coupon this week!  Oh, and my picky kids LOVED it!  Yippeee!  Read on for the recipe and where to find your savings!

“Shredded Pork” ingredients:

• 5 lb. pork shoulder, cut into two-inch pieces (here is a coupon for $2 off  {thanks hip2save!} any pork product; BONUS- pork is on sale at Meijer this week for $1.49/lb.)
• 1-2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (Newman’s Own Organics  Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a good buy with this coupon)
• 1 large chopped onion or 6 stalks chopped green onion
• 2 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tbsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. ground dried coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• package of tortillas for serving (La Banderita or Garden of Eatin both have good products- Garden of Eatin has a coupon!)
• salsa (Newman’s Own has a coupon OR Target brand Archer Farms is on sale and has a coupon when you buy tortilla chips as well)

Directions:

1.  Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.

2.  Toss pork pieces in the spice mixture.

3.  Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown seasoned pork pieces on all sides.  Remove browned pork from skillet and set inside of slow cooker.

4.  Add onions to skillet and cook over medium heat until softened and aromatic.  Combine with pork pieces in slow cooker.

5.  Now that pork and onions are combined, cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 8-10 hours. 

6.  Shred pork pieces with fork and serve inside of tortillas with a dollop of salsa on top of the pork.  (I also like to add lettuce, chopped cucumber and chopped avocado to our tortillas!). 

NOTE:  This will make enough for 15 servings!  Basically, it will serve a family of 4 for at least 3 meals!  Eat some, freeze some, then eat some more later!  You will love it!

*Remember, all of these ingredients are recommended by me, and they fit in with “my philosophy”!  Basically, they are mostly all natural and, most of all, GOOD FOR YOU!  Enjoy and LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!