Crock Pot Pork Tacos & Enchiladas

One crock pot, two dinners. On Sunday, I kept things simple by putting a pork tenderloin in the slow cooker with a carton of chicken broth (4 cups) and 4 tbsp of taco seasoning. After cooking it on low for 4-5 hours, I added some chopped green onions to the broth and kept it on the warm setting, while I prepared the taco ingredients.

The second night is when things got more exciting. I had leftover pulled pork and two small batches of liquid to work with, and didn’t feel like prepping all the dry ingredients that normally go into burritos. I rolled up the leftover meat in tortillas in a casserole dish; sprinkled the batch with plenty of cheddar cheese, and poured the liquid all across the top and along the sides. I baked it for 30 minutes, or until the liquid was boiling.

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The result? Ooey, gooey pulled pork enchiladas that were deliciously “slimy” – as David described them. (You could cut back on the liquid, but what fun would enchiladas be without the goop?)

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

Autumn is in the air, so it was a perfect Sunday to throw a pork tenderloin in the crockpot and fill the house with heavenly smells, while we toiled away outside on home improvement projects. Inspired by this pin, I mixed together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce. I poured the mixture over the two loins in the crockpot, and cooked on low for 6 hours. So easy!

When we were ready to eat, I pulled the meat apart with two forks and stirred it in the sauce. It was delicious served over leftover rice and pad Thai from last night’s takeout (beg, borrow and meal bonus).

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