Pulled pork is one of my favorite meals and versatile. This recipe will make a tender shredded pork that you can use in BBQ pulled pork or Carnitas. It's nice to have left overs that you can do different things with.
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs pork shoulder or 6 lbs pork butt
- 2 cups chicken broth, hot
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, medium hot
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Directions:
- Add chicken broth and lime juice to crock pot.
- Mix dry spices together and coat meat completely.
- Add pork to crock pot.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or until meat is falling apart.
- Shred meat and put under broiler to crisp just the tops for carnitas. Then serve with a warmed corn tortillas, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Or add your favorite BBQ sauce and sandwich roll for pulled pork sandwiches.