Mexican pulled pork recipe
Mexican food is appreciated by many people, thanks to its special ingredients and to the specific preparation methods which can turn a dull chicken breast into a moist and flavored dish. Enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos or fajitas are only a few of the specific dishes that can be found in all Mexican restaurants. What if we don’t always feel like going out for dinner? This Mexican pulled pork recipe can be easily prepared at home, without needing a barbecue grill or a smoker (although it would be nicer if you used one of these).
Ingredients:
- 1 pork shoulder, about 2-3 pounds
- 6 corn flour tortillas
- 1 green pepper, seeded and cut in thin stripes
- 1 red pepper, seeded and cut in the same way
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped small
- 1/2 cup hot chipotle sauce (if you don’t want to food to be really hot, get a milder sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 hours
Serves 6
Cooking Method:
Trim the excess fat, then put the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Mix together 1-2 cups of water with the salsa, vinegar, onions, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chipotle sauce, salt and pepper and pour the liquid over the pork roast, then cover the slow cooker and cook on high for one hour, then set it on low and let it cook for 8-9 more hours. By the end of the interval, you can try the meat with a fork, to see if it is tender enough to pull apart, or it needs more cooking. When the meat is done, shred it with two forks, then stir-fry the peppers and the tomatoes in olive oil for a couple of minutes. Fill the shredded pork into the tortillas, topping it with peppers and tomato dice and serve hot.
Pulled pork tacos recipe
Tacos are an original way of serving pulled pork because they are decorative and they will make a great meal for parties.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb pulled pork (either smoked, slow cooker or oven roast)
- 8 corn tortillas or taco shells
- 1/2 cabbage small, finely shredded
- 8 small pickled cucumbers, cut in shape of thin sticks (Julienne cut)
- 4 potatoes, average size, baked, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- Yellow mustard
- Salsa
- Garlic sauce (buy it or make it at home using 10-12 garlic cloves, minced and mixed with olive oil and salt until the mix becomes creamy and white)
- Green taco sauce (to be served as a side dish)
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8 people
Preparation method:
Shred the pork meat pulling it apart with two forks, making sure to discard as much fat as you can from it. If it gets cold, you need to reheat it. If it’s not moist enough, you can add a little salsa and stir it well while heating. Fill in the taco shells by adding first the pulled pork meat, a little bit of mustard, then a layer of pickled cucumbers, then the shredded cabbage and finally the potato slices. The ingredients should be well balanced, in such a way that all tastes can be felt, so don’t exaggerate with any of them if it seems too much. Pour some garlic sauce over the tacos. Serve them hot with green taco sauce and with salsa. If you’re afraid your dinner guests might not be real garlic fans, you can serve the garlic sauce separately in small bowls.
