Description
Dinner doesn't get much simpler than this! Easy pulled pork is a go-to for feeding a crowd or meal prep in my home. This version made with cumin, coriander, and a squeeze of bright lime juice is perfect for tacos or burrito bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 4lb pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Dutch Oven Instructions:
- Adjust oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Combine salt, chipotle powder, cumin, and coriander in a small bowl and mix until homogeneous.
- Cut the pork shoulder into 3-4 equal-sized pieces. Season the pork with the spice mixture, being sure to coat all sides of each piece.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, until shimmering but not smoking. Add the pork and cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until browned on each side. Once each side is browned, remove from the Dutch oven.
- Pour 1/2 cup water into the Dutch oven and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Arrange the pork in a single layer in the Dutch oven, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3-4 hours, until the meat easily pulls with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and pour the lime juice over the pork. Let cool, then shred using two forks.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Cut the pork shoulder into 3-4 equal-sized pieces. Season the pork with the spice mixture, being sure to coat all sides of each piece.
- [OPTIONAL, BUT RECOMMENDED]: Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat, until shimmering but not smoking. Add the pork and cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until browned on each side. Once each side is browned, remove from the pan.
- Place the browned pork in the slow cooker and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until the meat easily pulls with a fork.
- Pour the lime juice over the pork and shred. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.
Keywords: pulled pork, paleo, whole30, gluten free