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Special equipment: a 6-quart slow cooker
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For the pulled pork: In a large bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, ancho chili powder, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper with a fork.
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Add the pork and turn to completely coat all 4 pieces.
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In the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, add the onions and cover them with the pork.
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In a small bowl, combine the sorghum, coconut oil, vinegar and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke.
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Pour the mixture over the pork.
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Cover and cook on low until the pork is tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork, 6 to 8 hours, depending on your slow cooker.
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Remove the pork from the liquid and shred.
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Skim and discard the fat from the liquid in the slow cooker.
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Return the pork to the skimmed liquid.
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Add the remaining teaspoon liquid smoke and stir gently to combine.
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Season with additional salt if needed.
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Keep warm until ready to serve.
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For the queso sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in the flour and cook until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.
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Whisk in the half-and-half and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the creamy black pepper cheese until thoroughly combined, and then add the Cheddar.
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Once the cheeses are combined, stir in the pickled jalapenos and taste for seasoning.
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Keep warm until ready to serve.
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For the avocado sour cream: When the pork is almost finished, mash the avocados in a bowl with a whisk until broken down.
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Whisk in the sour cream, lime juice and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface to create a barrier from the air.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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For the nachos: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the refried beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
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Serve the nachos in individual bowls.
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Evenly distribute the refried beans, chips, pulled pork and queso sauce.
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Top each bowl with the avocado cream, tomatoes and cilantro.
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Serve immediately.