General Tso’s Slow Cooked Pork Tacos with Orange Broccoli Slaw

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(from schultzmo’s recipe box)

Source: Snappy Gourmet blog

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 480 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: haven't tried this yet!

Ingredients

  • Pork:
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (8oz.) bottle hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin (or any amount that will fit in your slow cooker)
  • Slaw:
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 (10oz.) packages broccoli slaw (or cabbage slaw)
  • Soft tortillas

Directions

  1. Whisk together broth, hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, corn starch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper in slow cooker until well combined.

  2. .Add pork to slow cooker and spoon some of sauce over top. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Place pork in serving dish and coat with desired amount of sauce from slow cooker.

  3. .Meanwhile, while pork is cooking, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, and cilantro in large bowl. Stir in broccoli slaw. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  4. .To serve, top tortillas with pulled pork and slaw.

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