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Pork Tacos

Yield: 6 servings (approximately 5 ounces of pork - 4 points for blue, green and purple. The points are for the pork only)
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lime
  • 1 onion, sliced

Optional for the tacos:

  • Mission corn street tacos (1 point each)
  • Cilantro
  • Reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded (check the points based on how much you use)
  • Fat-free sour cream (check the points based on how much you use)

Instructions

For the Instant Pot:

  • Cut pork into two inch pieces. Optional: spray a frying pan with cooking spray and sear pork on all sides.
  • Add the chicken broth, pork, seasonings, garlic and onions to the Instant Pot.
  • Cut the orange and lime in half, then squeeze the juice into the Instant Pot.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Make sure the lever is set to seal. Press the manual button and set the time for 45 minutes.
  • When the time is up let the pressure manually release for 15 minutes, then release the pressure and remove the lid.
  • Remove the pork and shred it. Place the pork back in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.

For the slow cooker:

  • Cut pork into two inch pieces. Optional: spray a frying pan with cooking spray and sear pork on all sides.
  • Add the chicken broth, pork, seasonings, garlic and onions to the slow cooker.
  • Cut the orange and lime in half, then squeeze the juice into the slow cooker.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the pork and shred it. Place the pork back in the liquid until you are ready to serve it.