South Of The Border Pork Sandwiches Recipe

Craving delicious, tender pork sandwiches with a zesty Southwestern kick? This easy slow cooker recipe delivers! Fall-apart pork, simmered in a rich enchilada sauce and taco seasoning blend, is perfect for juicy sandwiches or flavorful tacos. Minimal prep, maximum flavor – get ready for a fiesta in your kitchen!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 590 mins
Calories 330.6 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 3.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for South Of The Border Pork Sandwiches

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How to Make South Of The Border Pork Sandwiches

  1. Season a 3-4 pound pork shoulder roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned pork roast and 1 large chopped onion in a 3 1/2-4 quart slow cooker.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  4. About 40 minutes before serving, carefully remove the pork roast and onion from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Set aside on a cutting board.
  5. Discard the cooking liquid from the slow cooker.
  6. Using two forks, shred the pork roast.
  7. Return the shredded pork and onion to the slow cooker.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup enchilada sauce and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix.
  9. Pour the enchilada sauce mixture over the pork and onion in the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  10. Increase the slow cooker setting to high.
  11. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
  12. Serve the pork mixture on your favorite buns or in warm tortillas. Garnish with your favorite toppings like coleslaw, cilantro, or pickled onions!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

28g

Carbs

8g