MEXICAN SHREDDED PORK

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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

2 -3 lbs pork butt
1 medium onion
1 (7 ounce) can poblano peppers
1 tablespoon cumin
4 tablespoons chili powder
salt
crushed black pepper
4 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup beef stock

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

Mahnoor Killer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the pork is always delicious.


friend chicle
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The pork is so succulent and flavorful.


Jackson Patrick Cox
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I love how this recipe can be tailored to my own taste. I added some extra chili powder and cumin to give it a little more kick.


ManVee Music
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I've never made shredded pork before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pork was so tender and flavorful.


Thapn Mia
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make for a party. It's always a hit.


Any Mitra
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pork was very flavorful.


Shahzaib gill Gill
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The pork was so tender and juicy.


Miss Jazzy B
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork.


Yt sozib Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Deru
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish.


Gihan Kawshalya
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This is my go-to recipe for shredded pork. It's so versatile and can be used in tacos, burritos, or even just on its own.


George Mwafusi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is so tender and flavorful.


Ryan Slade
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the pork turned out amazing! I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.


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