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High Protein Orange and Cumin Pulled Pork

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High Protein Orange and Cumin Pulled Pork is a juicy Mexican-inspired dinner with lean pork, citrus, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Equipment

Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Tongs
Shredding Claws

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean pork shoulder excess fat trimmed and discarded, cut into 1-in cubes
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 1¼ tablespoon orange zest finely grated
  • 2½ tablespoon orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
  • Sprinkle pork with salt.
  • Add pork to the pot in batches if needed. Brown the pork on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
  • Turn off the heat. Sprinkle cumin, oregano, and garlic over the pork.
  • Pour water into the pot and cover with a lid.
  • Place the pot in the oven. Cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is very tender.
  • Use a shredding claws or two forks to shred the pork in the pot.
  • Add orange zest and orange juice to the pork. Stir to combine.
  • Taste and season with more salt if needed.

Notes

Serving Size: ½ Cup
6 WW Points

Tips and Tricks

Make Ahead - This pulled pork is great for meal prep. Store in the fridge and use it throughout the week.
Browning the Pork - Take time to brown the pork in batches to build the best flavor before baking.
Serving Ideas - Serve over rice, stuffed in tortillas, or with a simple salad.

Storing and Reheating

Storing - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat on Stovetop - Place a serving in a saucepan with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Warm over low heat, stirring until hot and juicy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5CupCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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