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

Spicy pulled pork is a classic dish that's perfect for a summer cookout, a game day spread, or a simple weeknight dinner. This recipe takes the traditional slow-cooked pulled pork and kicks it up a notch with a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor profile that will have your taste buds singing.

The key to making the best spicy pulled pork is taking the time to properly season and slow cook the meat. This allows the flavors to meld together and the meat to become incredibly tender, ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (4 pound) pork loin roast, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup barbeque sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Mix together flour, chili powder, paprika, cumin, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add pork; toss to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook pork in batches in hot butter until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer browned pork to a slow cooker.
  • Make sauce: Cook and stir onion and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork.
  • Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Transfer pork to a plate and shred with 2 forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce. Continue to cook, uncovered, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 413mg