Shredded Pork

This is excellent when added to soup or as a main dish.

Ingredients

1 pound pork, boneless shoulder

1 tomato, chopped

1 small onion, cut into fourths

1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 TBLspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cumin seed

¼ teaspoon oregano leaves

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 bay leaf

Directions

Place all ingredients in 3-quart saucepan. Add enough water to cover.  Heat to boiling; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about 1 ½ hour at a minimum.  Cool and shred pork

Abstinent Measuring

4 oz= 1 protein

*contribution from Area II Cookbook 2004