Everyday Shredded Pork Filling Recipe

Name: Everyday Shredded Pork Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, minced; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 minced canned chipotle chile in adobo; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 (3 lb) boneless pork butt, trimmed and halved; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 onions, minced
1/4 cup chili powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (3 lb) boneless pork butt, trimmed and halved
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1
Microwave onions, chili powder, oil, garlic, chipotles, coriander, and cumin in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2
Stir tomato sauce and sugar into slow cooker.
3
Season pork with salt and pepper, and add to slow cooker, and coat evenly with sauce mixture.
4
Cover and cook until pork is tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
5
Transfer pork to large bowl, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces, discarding excess fat; cover to keep warm.
6
Let braising liquid settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
7
Toss shredded pork with 1 cup braising liquid as needed to keep meat moist and flavorful.
8
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Use as filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, minced, 1/4 cup chili powder, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Everyday Shredded Pork Filling falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Everyday Shredded Pork Filling

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