Best 3 Easy Shredded Pork Recipes

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Craving a succulent, tender, and juicy shredded pork dish that melts in your mouth? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect easy shredded pork recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delectable meal that will satisfy your cravings and impress your family and friends. From classic barbecue pulled pork to flavorful carnitas or succulent Asian-inspired dishes, there's a shredded pork recipe out there for every palate and occasion. Get ready to elevate your home cooking and prepare to savor the deliciousness of easy shredded pork.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SHREDDED PORK



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This is an excellent dish for backyard parties, Super Bowl (or any sports) parties and get-togethers. Serve with rolls or French or Italian bread. Goes great with corn on the cob.

Provided by freddajoi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 (7 pound) pork shoulder roasts
4 (20 ounce) bottles barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, dry mustard, and kosher salt together in a small bowl; spread evenly over the pork roasts. Refrigerate the seasoned roasts at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place pork roasts into a large roasting pan.
  • Bake the roasts in the preheated oven until pork is tender and shreds easily with 2 forks, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Shred the pork and place into a large pot over medium heat. Mix the meat with the barbeque sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1591.5 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

CARNITAS EASY SHREDDED PORK



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A great make ahead recipe for tamales or tacos. No slow cooking because this recipe used Trader Joe's Traditional Carnitas a Mexican oven roasted pork. Just shred and add to the rest of the ingredients. For a little extra boast add some of Recipe #15301.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces oven roasted cooked pork, Shredded
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large vidalia onion, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a pan heat oil then add the last 6 ingredients and cook over medium heat till softened about 20 minutes. Stirring every couple minutes.
  • Mix in shredded pork.
  • This can be made ahead up three month in freezer container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Fill your favorite wraps, corn or flour tortillas or tacos garnish as you please with sour cream, salsa, avocado -- .

EASY SHREDDED BEEF OR PORK ENCHILADAS



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I Love to mimic things I eat at restaurants. I got this one from a Mom and Pop Mexican restaurant. It's so yummy and so simple not any spices but salt and enchilada sauce. Red or Green sauce, either will do. Save 1/2 of the meat in freezer for a future dinner.

Provided by Ruthie Warren

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs lean pork or 3 lbs beef roast
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese
10 flour tortillas (taco size, (or more)
28 ounces red enchilada sauce or 28 ounces green enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Put the meat and the salt in a crock pot with lid, for approximately 4 to 5 hours on High, then put it on low for 1 hour. Meat should be falling apart. If you have a bone in the meat it should come off the bone, without a problem.
  • Separate the meat with your fingers. Then toss it like you are tossing a salad kinda. Using your fingers to find thick pieces of meat you might of missed. Grind them in between your fingers separating each individual piece of meat. Get all of the fat out of the meat.
  • Heat up the flour tortillas in microwave for 1 minute to soften.
  • Roll approximately 1/2 cup meat and sprinkle with cheese in each tortilla lining them up vertically in a 9x13 baking pan.
  • When you have all your tortillas you want rolled. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top of the pan of wrapped tortillas.
  • Sprinkle the extra cheese over the top.
  • Bake at 375°F until sauce is bubbling.
  • Let sit out side the oven for approx 5 minutes.
  • Put remaining ingredients in freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.9, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 208, Sodium 1678.5, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 76.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork cut: Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt, is ideal for shredding because it's a tough cut that becomes tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
  • Season the pork well: Use a flavorful rub or marinade to enhance the taste of the pork. Common seasonings include garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  • Cook the pork slowly: Shredded pork is best cooked low and slow. This allows the collagen in the meat to break down, resulting in tender, fall-apart meat.
  • Use a liquid to prevent the pork from drying out: Add a small amount of liquid, such as broth, water, or apple juice, to the slow cooker or Dutch oven. This will help keep the pork moist and flavorful.
  • Shred the pork when it's fall-apart tender: Use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. It should be easy to shred when it's cooked properly.

Conclusion:

Shredded pork is a versatile dish that can be used in a variety of recipes, from tacos and burritos to sandwiches and salads. It's a great way to use up leftover pork roast or pork shoulder, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With these tips, you can easily make delicious shredded pork at home.

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