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.

Sarah Beatrice
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork was a little dry and the sauce was bland. I wouldn't make it again.


tersia harmse
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Aamit rana Magar (handsome)
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This is the best pork recipe I've ever tried! The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sajjad sheikh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.


Shayanaljkhan786 Nig
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Sohila 9090
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Vusi Willemse
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This is my new favorite pork recipe! The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, which makes it easy to clean up.


Samroz Anwar
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


MD Monjurul Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The pork was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Hafsa Hamam
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this dish was amazing! The combination of spices and the tender pork was perfect.


Derrick Williams
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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