Spicy Pulled Pork From Chow.Com Recipe

Name: Spicy Pulled Pork From Chow.Com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spicy Pulled Pork; Makes 6 servings, plus leftovers; 1 (4-1/2- to 5-pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt), twine or netting removed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 4 jalapenos, sliced; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 6 medium garlic cloves, smashed; 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1 (3-1/2-ounce) package Achiote Rojo, crumbled; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, quartered; To make sandwiches (optional):; 3 cups Pickled Red Onions; 6 toasted bread rolls; Note: Achiote Rojo is a recado rojo, a Yucatecan spice mixture of annatto, Mexican oregano, spices, garlic, and salt. You can buy it, or make your own.

Servings: persons

Spicy Pulled Pork
Makes 6 servings, plus leftovers
1 (4-1/2- to 5-pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt), twine or netting removed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 jalapenos, sliced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
6 medium garlic cloves, smashed
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 (3-1/2-ounce) package Achiote Rojo, crumbled
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, quartered
To make sandwiches (optional):
3 cups Pickled Red Onions
6 toasted bread rolls
Note: Achiote Rojo is a recado rojo, a Yucatecan spice mixture of annatto, Mexican oregano, spices, garlic, and salt. You can buy it, or make your own.

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Step 1: Place the pork, cumin, jalapenos, orange juice, garlic, onion, Achiote Rojo, and salt in the pot of a seven-quart slow cooker. Spread everything around evenly.
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Step 2: Evenly spread the tomatillos on top of the other ingredients.
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Step 3: Cook on low for eight to nine hours, or on high for four to five hours, till the pork is fall-apart tender. When ready, remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
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Step 4: Scoop out about half of the juices, skim most of the fat, and set the liquid aside. Return the meat to the pot and shred it with the remaining juices. If the meat is too dry, simply add more of the reserved cooking liquid.
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Make sandwiches or tacos and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spicy Pulled Pork, Makes 6 servings, plus leftovers, 1 (4-1/2- to 5-pound) boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (pork butt), twine or netting removed, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pulled Pork From Chow.Com 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Pulled Pork From Chow.Com

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