Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1 tablespoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander salt to taste 1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups water 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste
Nutrition Info
- 309.1 caloriescarbohydrate: 16.8 gcholesterol: 64.1 mgfat: 16.9 gfiber: 2.6 gprotein: 23.4 gsaturatedFat: 4 gservingSize: -sodium: 91 mgsugar: 11.4 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
Directions
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Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a small bowl.
Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast, cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water, liquid smoke, and chipotle peppers.
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.