Perfect for burritos or tacos.
Do you know what a cook lives for?
Of course, how could you not love slow cooker pork tacos filled with spicy shredded pork?
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
you’re able to also make Mexican pulled pork in an Instant Pot.
Then, you only need one pot.
Otherwise, you could easily brown the pork roast on the stovetop.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
you could also skip the browning, though I don’t recommend it.
It really does make a difference with the resulting flavor.
If freezing, pack in freezer bags with as much air pressed out as possible to prevent freezer burn.
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
Thaw overnight in the fridge and warm over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
If you use bone-in, you may need to cook the roast a little longer.
You may be inclined to trim off the excess fat from the roast.
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you’re able to always skim off some of the excess fat after the roast has cooked.
Theres no liquid added to this recipe.
The pork will release sufficient liquid as it cooks.
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If the roast is tied up with butcher string, untie it.
Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
Rub the spice mix all over the roast, reserving any leftover spice mix for later.
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Let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cooking.
you might also let marinade overnight in the fridge, then bring the roast to room temperature.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.
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Otherwise, use a separate pan.)
Place the roast in the pan and brown on all sides.
Place the roast in a slow cooker, and add any reserved spice rub.
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Cook on the low setting for 6 to 10 hours, until the pork is fall-apart tender.
Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board.
Cut into large chunks.
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Then, use two forks to pull the meat apart into bite-sized shreds.
Return the shreds to the slow cooker and toss to coat with the juice from the roast.
