Sweet Barbacoa

Servings : 10 servings

Calories : 228kcal

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Ingredients

8 chicken breasts or 6 pounds pork loin, excess fat removed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cans (15.25 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed, optional
1 cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup raw apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder (more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground mustard
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsulphured blackstrap molasses
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons Super Sweet Blend or equivalent sweetener (more or less to taste)

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the crock of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Once the meat is tender, shred it and return it to the crock. Add more chipotle powder and/or sweetener as you desire.
Serve atop lettuce or a low carb tortilla with choice of toppings (see notes for ideas).

Notes

THM E/Low Fat Topping Ideas: a teeny tiny bit of shredded cheese (1/2 teaspoon), plain 0% Greek yogurt (tastes similar to sour ), low fat sour , lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, nutritional yeast

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