Laurie's Mexican Pulled Pork

Transform your dinner table with Laurie's Mexican Pulled Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with bold and zesty flavors. This recipe takes tender pork shoulder, seared to golden perfection, and infuses it with a vibrant blend of spices, including chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, balanced with the citrusy tang of fresh orange and lime juice. After hours of slow cooking, the pork becomes irresistibly tender, ready to be shredded and optionally broiled for irresistibly crispy edges. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, or paired with your favorite sides, this dish serves as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any Mexican-inspired feast. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe promises to impress with rich, aromatic goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.25 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Rub the spice mixture all over the seared pork in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with the orange juice, lime juice, chicken broth, and bay leaves.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 9

Once the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 10

Optional: For crispy edges, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.

Step 11

Strain the liquid left in the slow cooker, and drizzle some of the liquid over the crispy pork for extra flavor.

Step 12

Serve the Mexican pulled pork hot with tortillas, rice, or your favorite Mexican accompaniments. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2584.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5058.3

Total Fat 393.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 7113.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 336.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 369.9mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 5974.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 4.4%