SAVORY PULLED PORK

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Categories     Pork     Braise

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brewed (or instant) coffee
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3-5 lb boneless pork shoulder
2-4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 small/medium or 1 large leek, halved, rinsed, and thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
1 onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 teaspoons smoked salt (or add 1 tsp liquid smoke plus 1 1/2 teaspons kosher salt)
6-8 shakes tabasco
1 teaspoon cajun shake (like Tony Cachere's)

Steps:

  • Make coffee and cool with one or two ice cubes. Add soy sauce, garlic, fennel, and pepper and let sit for 15 minutes to infuse flavors. Put pork shoulder in a plastic bag with marinade and let sit overnight at least or as long as 2 days. Turn crockpot on high and add chicken broth, water, smoked salt, tabasco, and cajun shake. Let heat up while preparing pork and leeks/onions below. Remove pork shoulder from bag and discard marinade. Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in large nonstick pan over medium high heat until hot. Add pork shoulder and sear on all sides, approximately 4 minutes per side. Use caution turning with large tongs and/or BBQ fork. Once seared, remove pork and set aside to rest. If necessary add up to 2 Tablespoons olive oil to pan and add leeks and onion, stirring and scraping browned bits from pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened approximately 5-8 minutes. Avoid burning by managing heat, turning down if necessary as leeks and onion cook to prevent burning. Add softened leeks and onion to crockpot. Add pork on top. Turn crockpot down to low setting and let cook for 6-8 hours. Remove pork when pull-apart tender and let cool for at least 30 minutes, breaking into parts to help cool. When cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding fat. Return meat to broth and serve. This dish does *really* well if meat is stored refrigerated overnight separate from broth. Remove congealed fat layer from broth and then reheat both meat and broth together. Serve with soft bread such as dinner rolls.

McKayla Massey
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices.


Munna Mycal
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili powder.


Hussnain Abbas
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I love the flavor of this pulled pork. The combination of spices is perfect.


Suju Basnet
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This recipe is perfect for a party. I can make a big batch of pulled pork ahead of time and then just reheat it when my guests arrive.


Divine Godwin
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Madison Mckenzie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The pulled pork is delicious and versatile.


Mirza Taimoor Hussain
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The pulled pork is always tender and juicy.


shimza Butt
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This is my favorite pulled pork recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


phylosophy kidd
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pulled pork.


Nina Pantic
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pulled pork is so flavorful and delicious.


Anaya Fatima
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I love this recipe! The pulled pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I've made it several times for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Nelita Parungao
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This was my first time making pulled pork, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the meat cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cristina Condoros
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I'm not a big fan of pulled pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so juicy and delicious, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet.


Ahmed Kasir
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This pulled pork recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it on slider buns with coleslaw and pickles, and it was a hit with my family and friends.