Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Mexican Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs lean pork, cut into 2-3-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 3 -6 fresh chili peppers, chopped (havanero or jalapeno depending on the level of heat desired); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground oregano; 1 -2 cup water

Servings: persons

3 lbs lean pork, cut into 2-3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 -6 fresh chili peppers, chopped (havanero or jalapeno depending on the level of heat desired)
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 -2 cup water

1
Heat oil in large pan until hot.
2
Add pork, stir until browned.
3
Add onion, garlic and chilies, cook and stir until onions are tender.
4
Add all spices and stir.
5
Add enough water to just cover meat.
6
Put in crock-pot on Hi for 6-8 hours until meat shreds. (You can help it by pulling meat apart with forks or by pressing meat onto side of pan when almost done.).
7
If not using crock-pot, simmer on top of stove on low heat for 3-4 hours until meat shreds, adding more water if needed to prevent sticking.
8
Serve with taco shells or as burritos with beans, sour cream, guacamole, etc.

1110

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs lean pork, cut into 2-3-inch pieces, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pulled Pork 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.

Mexican Pulled Pork

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