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How to Make Mexican Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a deliciously flavorful and tender dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd, then look no further than this Mexican Pulled Pork recipe. This dish is a classic in Mexican cuisine and is often enjoyed in tacos, burritos, or served alongside rice and beans. The secret to its mouthwatering flavor is a blend of spices and slow cooking that results in a succulent and juicy pork that falls apart with ease.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups water, divided, or more as needed
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 guajillo chile peppers, seeds and membranes removed
  • 1 ancho chile pepper, seeds and membranes removed
  • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place pork, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer, covered, until all the liquid has cooked off and the pork cooks in its own rendered fat, 45 to 50 minutes. Add lard if there is not enough fat, so pork cooks to a golden brown. Set aside.
  • Place the guajillo and ancho chiles in a small saucepan with 1 cup water. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add parsley, garlic, oregano, and cumin; puree.
  • Add the pureed mixture to the pork. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the pork is tender and can easily be cut with a fork, about 1 hour. It may be necessary to add another cup of water to the pan, depending on the tenderness of the meat.
  • Let pork rest for 15 minutes. Shred with 2 forks.

    • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 645mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 546mg

    Categories

    Pulled pork recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Chipotle recipes