Chipotle Honey Lime Pork

Longtime Shel’s Kitchen followers might remember this recipe for Honey Lime Chicken Tacos, which has been one of the most popular recipes I've posted. I’ve got a tasty variation on these familiar flavors that I think you’ll love just as much. This recipe uses pork for the protein and adds a little heat from chipotle peppers. It is an excellent way to introduce chile peppers into your cooking if you have never tried before. They awaken your tastebuds with a spark of heat and smokiness, but honey counteracts the heat, avoiding overpowering the other flavors. The lime juice adds the perfect amount of tang and zip needed to cut through the honey, preventing the dish from being too sweet as well. Adaptable to your tastes, chile-heads can add more chipotle for heat, while the spice-sensitive may opt for additional sweetness by using more honey. Tortilla-less, it will pair well alongside Elote (Mexican Corn), or use as filling for tacos, taquitos or enchiladas. It’s easy and versatile; a welcome addition to your “Taco Tuesday” repertoire.

Chipotle Honey Lime Pork (adapted from tideandthyme.com)

2 lb. pork loin, trimmed of fat
1 t. salt
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 T. honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

Place the pork loin in a 4 qt. slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray and season with salt. In a medium bowl whisk together the lime juice, honey, garlic and chipotle peppers then pour over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. Shred with two forks and garnish with cilantro.

6 servings (175 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com