Mojito Pulled Pork
- 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons each oregano, ground cumin, paprika and pepper
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided
- 2 medium onions, halved and sliced
- 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 16 sandwich buns, split
- Barbecue sauce and pickle chips
Cut roast in half. Combine the
salt, oregano, cumin, paprika and pepper; rub over pork. Place in a 4- or 5-qt.
slow cooker.
Mince cilantro to measure 1/4
cup; set aside. Trim remaining cilantro, discarding stems. Add the whole
cilantro leaves, onions, chiles and garlic to the slow cooker. Combine the
broth, orange juice and lime juice; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for
7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim
fat from cooking juices; set aside 3 cups juices. Discard remaining juices.
Shred pork with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in minced cilantro and
reserved cooking juices; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup meat onto each bun. Serve
with barbecue sauce and pickle chips.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL