PRICKLY PORK
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
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.
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John Marcos Smith Sanchez
sanchezj50@gmail.comThis 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
brandon@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish. The prickly pear sauce really made the pork.
MD musarf Miah
mm3@hotmail.comThis 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
msomia47@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new recipes that use prickly pears. This one is a keeper!
Willy's Wonderland arty alligator
willys-w37@aol.comThis 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
h_h3@yahoo.comI love the way the prickly pear sauce caramelizes in the oven. It gives the pork a beautiful glaze.
Qualo 24
q24@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Khumbulani Nkosi
khumbulani-n@gmail.comI'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
d_ness@gmail.comThis 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
d_m@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The prickly pear sauce is the perfect complement to the pork.
Amanda Rene Moore
moore.a6@aol.comI'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
r.n43@aol.comThis is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple to make, but it always impresses my guests.
Tristan Whitcomb
tristan@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish! The prickly pear sauce really made the pork.
Imran alo Ali
a.imran@gmail.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover pork. The sauce was really flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly.
Siphosethu Mgiba
s.m@yahoo.comI 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
r_w85@gmail.comThis 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.