Cochon De Lait (Cajun Pulled, Smoked Pork) Recipe

Name: Cochon De Lait (Cajun Pulled, Smoked Pork)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs boston butt or 5 lbs country-style pork ribs; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 4 garlic cloves, slivered, you want lots of garlic; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 large orange, juice of; 1 large orange, zest of; 2 1/2 tablespoons crab boil; 1/4 cup cane syrup (can sub dark Karo); 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 3/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

5 lbs boston butt or 5 lbs country-style pork ribs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
4 garlic cloves, slivered, you want lots of garlic
1 lemon, juice of
1 lemon, zest of
1 large orange, juice of
1 large orange, zest of
2 1/2 tablespoons crab boil
1/4 cup cane syrup (can sub dark Karo)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3/4 cup olive oil

1
Rub meat with salt and pepper and put in a large zip lock bag over night in fridge to cure.
2
Next day, rinse and make several slits all over and stud with garlic slivers and rub with a good amount of Cajun seasoning.
3
Put the meat in the bag, mix the rest of the ingredients in a glass bowl and pour over the meat.
4
Seal and put in the fridge for two days, turning a couple of times a day.
5
Remove from fridge and let stand till the chill is off.
6
Dump everything in a crockpot and cook on low overnight.
7
Pull the meat out and trim off fat, and shred the meat or tear it into chunks.
8
Let the liquid cook down a little, and add the meat back into the pot.
9
Serve this on Pistolets, or french bread cut about 6 inches long, or any other crusty bread.
10
Dress it with a good cole slaw.
11
It's hard to say how much this will make, for sandwiches it depends on how large your rolls are, and how much filling you use, but it is a good amount and it freezes well.

2052

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs boston butt or 5 lbs country-style pork ribs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cochon De Lait (Cajun Pulled, Smoked Pork) falls under the Seafood 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!

Cochon De Lait (Cajun Pulled, Smoked Pork)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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