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Whole30 Sweet Salsa Pork

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 20 large fresh dates ,pitted
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2-3 lbs boneless pork roast
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp garlic salt or salt

Instructions

  • SOAK the pitted dates in the hot water. Set aside.
  • COMBINE the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the seasonings onto the pork roast.
  • BLEND the soaked dates and water in a food processor or blender until smooth, with no large chunks.
  • PLACE seasoned roast on the bottom of the crockpot, Instant Pot, or into a 9x13 pan. Pour half of the date mixture (1 cup) on top of the roast, reserving the other half.
  • COOK until roast shreds easily as follows:
  • CROCKPOT: Cover with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or 4 hours on high.
    INSTANT POT: Seal with lid and cook on manual on high pressure for 1 hour. Let the Instant Pot natural release (don’t touch release knob) for 20 minutes.
    OVEN: Preheat oven to 325. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 4-5 hours.
  • DISCARD the liquid in the crockpot, instant pot or 9x13 pan. Shred roast with two forks, pulling in opposite directions.
  • COMBINE reserved 1 cup date mixture, salsa, and garlic salt. In a saucepan on the stove, combine this liquid with the shredded pork. Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered. This can also be done on Saute in your Instant Pot.