MEXICAN SHREDDED PORK
If you have ever been to a taco shop or a Mexican restaurants and wondered how they make the meat for their dishes then here it is. Once you make the meat, you can store it for the week in your refrigerator and use it whenever you want to throw together a quick taco or burrito, and even as stuffing for "Enchiladas Fantastico."
Provided by Cujo4x
Categories Pork
Time 5h
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet place corn oil and bring to high heat (careful!). Sear pork butt on all sides. Should be browned on all sides.
- Let pork butt rest on cutting board until cool enough to handle. Rub cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper on all sides of pork.
- In large cast iron or equivalent make dutch oven style pan, place chicken stock. Add pork butt.
- Peel and slice into disk onion. Place onion on top of pork.
- Open can of poblanos and remove peppers, save sauce. Place poblanos on onions.
- Cover pan and set burner to lowest setting (May also be done in oven) allow to slow cook.
- Periodically it may be necessary to remove excess fluid from pan as meat cooks down.
- After approx 4 hours check to see if meat falls apart when prodded with fork. (Don't worry if it doesn't. I was told 4 hours of cooking time, my first time it took closer to eight before it flaked apart with a fork) If it doesn't flake apart, continue to cook covered and check each hour.
- When meat falls apart, remove any bones. Drain off liquid. Stir in poblano sauce left from can.
- You may use immediately for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, flautas, or any other Mexican dish requiring shredded pork.
- I recommend adding a dash of rock salt. Keep refrigerated until needed. This meat easily reheats for that quick taco fix.
- Note: EXPERIMENT! I substitute Beer for the chicken stock. Add a chunk of fatty beef that has been seered on all sides to the pot, and WOW! I also add a few fresh Jalepenos cut in half with the tops removed. See what works for you.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 13.5
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Danah reda
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite. We make it all the time.
Rachle
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.
Naseeha Naseeha
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.
Matthew Smyth
[email protected]I've never made shredded pork before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Jutt Laok
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pork was delicious and the sauce was flavorful.
Maali Maali
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful.
fuzzy glitch
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made in the slow cooker or the Instant Pot. It's so versatile!
Malik Hens Center Faisalabad
[email protected]I made this recipe in my Instant Pot and it was perfect. The pork was cooked through in just 30 minutes.
Declan McAlister
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I used some leftover pulled pork from a barbecue and it turned out great.
steve jepson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork was dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Radica Bhiro
[email protected]This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Rowshaid Pellum
[email protected]I've tried several different recipes for shredded pork, but this one is by far the best. The flavor is amazing!
Asim Sahil
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for shredded pork. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
Sheikh Muneeb
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can throw it in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Wisdom Saturday Daniel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.
Sue MacDonald
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.