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Spicy Pulled Pork

Spicy Pulled Pork

Cuisine Central American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 -8 people
Author Chef Matt

Ingredients

Meat

  • 5 lbs. of pork shoulder but into fist sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon of chipotle powder
  • 2 Tablespoons of chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Sauce

  • 1 Liter of canned plum tomatoes
  • 2-4 chipotle peppers depending how spicy you like it
  • 1 tablespoon of dried basil
  • 1 table spoon of dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup of tomato paste
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  1. Make sure the pork is well trimmed of the excess fat before cooking.
  2. Put the pieces of pork shoulder, the oil, and all the seasonings in a large plastic ziplock bag.
  3. Shake the bag until all the meat is coated evenly.
  4. Heat up your barbecue on high and sear the meat on all sides. Make sure to season the meat well with salt and pepper.
  5. Make sure the meat is well caramelized as this will develop the most flavor.
  6. Add the meat to your slow cooker.
  7. In your food processor, blend together all of the sauce ingredients and cover the meat.
  8. Turn on your slow cooker until it maintains a simmer, but not a boil. Cook for 4-5 hours, or until the meat falls apart with a pair of tongs.
  9. Check seasoning of the sauce prior to serving.