Peppery Pulled Pork
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 12 hours
Total time: 12 hours 15 mins
Flavorful pulled pork easy to adjust heat level by adding some of the chiles back in after shredding. Great for any party!
Ingredients
  • 2½ lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced (about 1½ cups)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups unfiltered apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1½ cups hot green chiles (either whole or diced)
  • optional: 1 serrano chile, cole slaw
Instructions
  1. Season pork shoulder with pepper and salt. Heat oil in very large skillet or pot until very hot. Brown pork on all sides, turning as needed, about 10 minutes total.
  2. Place in crockpot with remaining ingredients and cook on low for 10 hours.
  3. Cut off a small chunk and taste for desired heat level. If not hot enough, add a stemmed and seeded serrano chile, finely minced. Cook for another 2 hours or until falling apart.
  4. Remove pork from the broth onto a large plate and let cool to where you can handle it. With a slotted spoon, fish out the chiles and onions and put in a separate bowl. Pour the broth into yet another bowl.
  5. With 2 large forks, shred the meat. Put the shredded pork back in the crockpot to keep warm for serving.Some like to serve the pork like this on a bun with cole slaw. Others like to mix in some of the chiles and onions (my preference) to add some heat and flavor back in.
  6. If you used whole chiles, chop them up into chunks or strips. Blend the chiles with the pork to the balance you desire.
  7. To serve at a buffet party, put out on the table the crockpot with the pulled pork, a plate of small buns or pita pockets, a bowl of cole slaw, and the remaining chiles and onions in a serving dish on the side. Let people build their own sandwiches. Many love the option of adding more chiles and onions themselves.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/main-courses/pork/peppery-pulled-pork/