Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

pork shoulder roast

rinsed

0.5 cup

orange juice

fresh

0.25 cup

lime juice

fresh

2 unit

garlic

minced

1 tbsp

lemon pepper

1 tbsp

chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

minced

1.5 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

ground cumin

1 unit

no-stick cooking spray

15 ounce

black beans

canned

4 cup

tortilla chips

coarsely crushed

2 cup

monterey jack cheese with peppers

shredded

1 cup

light sour cream

Step 1
~22 min

Rinse pork roast.

Step 2
~22 min

Combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, lemon pepper, minced chipotle peppers, dried oregano, salt, and ground cumin in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag.

Step 3
~22 min

Add pork roast to the bag, seal, and chill for at least 3 hours, turning occasionally.

Step 4
~22 min

Coat an ovenproof Dutch oven with cooking spray.

Step 5
~22 min

Place pork in the Dutch oven and pour the marinade over the pork.

Step 6
~22 min

Bake, covered, at 300°F (150°C) for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily with 2 forks.

Step 7
~22 min

Remove pork from the oven and cool slightly.

Step 8
~22 min

Shred pork and keep warm.

Step 9
~22 min

Cook black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated, then drain.

Step 10
~22 min

Place 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips on each serving plate.

Step 11
~22 min

Layer each plate with 3/4 cup shredded pork, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup Snappy Mango Salsa, and 1/4 cup sour cream.

Step 12
~22 min

Serve immediately with remaining salsa.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, marinate the pork overnight.

Use a high-quality mango salsa for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pork can be cooked 1-2 days ahead of time and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Black beans and rice
Plantains

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

Celebrates Cuban flavors with modern twist.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Parties

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Game day
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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