Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 lb) pork shoulder, boneless; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 4 medium tomatoes; 4 -6 garlic cloves; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 -4 sprigs fresh oregano; 2 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 dried chipotle chiles; 3/4 cup water or 3/4 cup meat stock; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (6 lb) pork shoulder, boneless
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 medium tomatoes
4 -6 garlic cloves
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 -4 sprigs fresh oregano
2 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 dried chipotle chiles
3/4 cup water or 3/4 cup meat stock
salt and pepper

1
Generously salt and pepper the pork shoulder; let meat come to room temperature, about 2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
3
Add olive oil to a large ovenproof pan. Sear the pork over medium-high heat until very brown on all sides. Remove pork from the pan; let rest on a platter for 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Leaving an even coating, drain excess oil from the pan. Add onions; sweat over low heat until translucent. Return pork to the pan; add remaining ingredients. Cover pan, place in the oven and cook for 2 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140 to 150 degrees F. Let pork rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
5
Use as burrito/taco meat or you can serve with vegetables and potatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 lb) pork shoulder, boneless, 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 4 medium tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mexican Grill Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!