TEXICAN SHREDDED PORK

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This is an excellent recipe for filling tostados, tacos or burritos. Originally from a September 1989 issue of Bon Appetitthat that featured a "Do It Yourself Tostada Party" in the Cooking for Friends section. It can be made 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated and rewarmed before serving.Stewing beef can also be substituted for the pork if you prefer.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Pork

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, minced (with seeds)
2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch ground allspice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups canned low sodium beef broth
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onion and jalapeno and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pork and stir until brown on all sides, about 7 minutes.
  • Mix in chile powder and next 6 ingredients (cumin through allspice) and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste and cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients, except cilantro; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and simmer until pork is tender and shreds easily, about 1 hour.
  • Remove pork from liquid using slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Increase heat to medium and boil cooking liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 35 minutes.
  • Shred pork using fingers; mix into sauce.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate;rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.).
  • Spoon into serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

Choss Alonzovrey
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This recipe is not vegetarian. Can you suggest a vegetarian alternative?


Wrong Man
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I'm allergic to pork. Can I use another type of meat?


Torikul islam
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This recipe is too spicy for me.


Sameer Muhammad
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


Mbah Golda
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Raghad Momani
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I'm going to try this recipe with chicken next time.


drylvid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork.


Delani Hlongwane
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I'm not a big fan of Tex-Mex food, but this recipe was surprisingly good.


Logana Veersakam
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The pork was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Jf Fed
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I love how easy this recipe is. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Raja Daim
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This is my new go-to recipe for shredded pork. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.


Rice Bagger
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork. It was so easy to make, too.


Xavier Rynearson
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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.


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