Spicy Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -7 lbs pork shoulder; 1 onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ cup brown sugar; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; salt and pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; lime wedge; 8 flour tortillas

Servings: persons

5 -7 lbs pork shoulder
1 onion, quartered
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
lime wedge
8 flour tortillas

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Rinse pork roast.
3
In food processor, combine onion, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar; pulse until totally combined.
4
Pour mixture over pork and rub into every part of the meat -- most important part!
5
Place pork into roasting pan or Dutch oven and add 2 cups water.
6
Cover tightly and roast 6-7 hrs, turning 1 time every hours.
7
Check to make sure it's fork tender, increase heat to 425 F and roast uncovered for 20 min, or until skin starts to get crispy.
8
Remove from oven and allow roast to rest 15 minute.
9
Shred meat, using 2 forks to pull it apart.
10
Place meat on large platter and pour pan juices over shredded meat (ensures tender deliciousness!
11
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12
Serve with tortillas and lime wedges.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -7 lbs pork shoulder, 1 onion, quartered, 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Pulled Pork

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