New Mexico Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: New Mexico Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 lbs boston butt pork shoulder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 2 tablespoons oregano, buds; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried smoked dried chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Servings: persons

5 -6 lbs boston butt pork shoulder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 tablespoons oregano, buds
1/4 cup chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried smoked dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1
Cut the roast into 1 inch thick steaks, trim fat.
2
Place Salt, Pepper corns, Cummin Seeds, and Oregano in a spice mill and grind.
3
Mix all of the spices in a large bowl.
4
Rub each steak well with the rub.
5
Place the steaks in a large plastic bag with any rub that is left over.
6
Refridgerate overnight.
7
Rub in the left over rub.
8
Place steaks in crock pot set on high for 1 hour.
9
Reduce heat to low, cook for another 7-8 hours.
10
Remove meat to a cooling rack,'til cool to handle.
11
Shred meat with forks.
12
Return to pot to warm.
13
Dip out with a slotted spoon, let it drain a bit.
14
Serve on Hoagie or Keiser rolls with your favorite condiments.
15
I bag and freeze individual size servings.
16
Nuke 2-3 minutes to thaw and warm and you have a delicious sandwich.
17
***NOTE*** There is no need to add any liquid.
18
The roast's own juices will be enough.

340

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 lbs boston butt pork shoulder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, New Mexico 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.

New Mexico Pulled Pork

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