MOJITO PULLED PORK

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This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like to eat it spooned over rice in its citrus-flavored juices.-Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons each oregano, ground cumin, paprika and pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
16 sandwich buns, split
Barbecue sauce and pickle chips

Steps:

Cut roast in half. Combine the salt, oregano, cumin, paprika and pepper; rub over pork. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Mince cilantro to measure 1/4 cup; set aside. Trim remaining cilantro, discarding stems. Add the whole cilantro leaves, onions, chiles and garlic to the slow cooker. Combine the broth, orange juice and lime juice; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; set aside 3 cups juices. Discard remaining juices. Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in minced cilantro and reserved cooking juices; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup meat onto each bun. Serve with barbecue sauce and pickle chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.