PRICKLY PORK

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This is a rather unusual recipe that I came up with using the crockpot with outstanding results. You can serve this up alone, in taco shells, or soft tortillas...any way, the result is great! Nopalitos (cactus pieces) have a flavor that is all their own, but can be kind of like a mild artichoke flavor and if it is spiced in the jar, can have a little green chile taste. You can get the nopalitos in the Mexican section of your supermarket or any Mexican grocer.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pork

Time 6h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs boneless pork blade roast, trimmed of fat (may substitute boneless pork chops)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 (14 ounce) jar cactus pieces, rinsed,drained,and sliced (nopalitos)
1 yellow onion, sliced (rings separated)
3/4 cup ranchera salsa (or other salsa)
fresh flour tortilla (optional)
taco shell (optional)
shredded lettuce (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut roast into large chunks and either season roast (or chops) with salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and oregano.
  • Place meat in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Cover meat with rinsed/drained/sliced nopalitos (cactus) and sliced onions and top with salsa.
  • Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or until pork is cooked through, tender, and pullable with fork.
  • Strain meat and vegetables from crockpot.
  • Using 2 forks, shred meat and mix with vegetable mixture (may add some of the juice from the crockpot if you like it more moist) Serve shredded meat mixture as desired: with tortillas, taco shells (with or without toppings), or alone.

John Marcos Smith Sanchez
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great way to introduce people to prickly pear, which is a delicious and unique fruit.


Brandon Williams
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish. The prickly pear sauce really made the pork.


MD musarf Miah
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat pork. The prickly pear sauce is sweet and tangy, and the pork is cooked until it's fall-apart tender.


Asante Msomi
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I'm always looking for new recipes that use prickly pears. This one is a keeper!


Willy's Wonderland arty alligator
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This dish is a great way to use seasonal ingredients. Prickly pears are at their best in the summer, so this is the perfect recipe to make during that time of year.


Hamdullah Hamid
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I love the way the prickly pear sauce caramelizes in the oven. It gives the pork a beautiful glaze.


Qualo 24
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Khumbulani Nkosi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The prickly pear sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to the dish.


Don Ness
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great way to introduce people to prickly pear, which is a delicious and unique fruit.


Mary D.Richard
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The prickly pear sauce is the perfect complement to the pork.


Amanda Rene Moore
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious.


Nathan Richardson
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make, but it always impresses my guests.


Tristan Whitcomb
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish! The prickly pear sauce really made the pork.


Imran alo Ali
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This was a great way to use up some leftover pork. The sauce was really flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly.


Siphosethu Mgiba
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The prickly pear sauce is my favorite part.


Wiseman Rapelang Rapture
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The pork was tender and juicy, and the prickly pear sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


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