Slow Cooker Tomatillo Pork Roast

This slow cooker tomatillo pork roast is a delicious and tender dish that will melt in your mouth. Made with succulent pork shoulder, tangy tomatillos, and flavorful spices, this recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. The pork roast is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a juicy and fork-tender meat. Serve it with warm tortillas, rice, and beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
• 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed and quartered
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup lime juice

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine pork shoulder, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapenos, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the spices.
2. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cover with a lid. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily falls apart.
3. Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices.
4. Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5. Serve the tomatillo pork roast warm with tortillas, rice, and beans. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
6. Enjoy this flavorful and tender tomatillo pork roast with your family and friends!

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