Sweet Pork for Burritos

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This is a sweet and tangy pork recipe. It goes great in burritos and tacos, but it also tastes great by itself!

Submitted by Dean
Updated on January 19, 2023
close up view of Sweet Pork tacos with tomatoes, onions and herbs
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder roast

  • 2 cups salsa

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage

  • 2 cups brown sugar

  • ½ (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Directions

  1. Place pork roast in a slow cooker and add 4 cups water. Cook on High for 5 hours.

  2. Remove pork from the slow cooker and drain liquid. Cut pork into 4 pieces and set aside.

  3. Purée salsa in blender. Combine salsa, cola, brown sugar, fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, and green chiles in the slow cooker. Return pork to the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 hours.

  4. Remove pork and shred it with 2 forks.

211 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
15g Fat
33g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 728mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 590mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.