Introduction
Indulge in this heavenly pulled pork recipe inspired by classic American barbecue. The slow cooker transforms simple ingredients into a succulent dish, with tender pork steeped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for any gathering or a comforting family dinner, it's both easy to make and incredibly rewarding.
Ingredients
馃 1 red onion, sliced
馃悥 1 pork shoulder, 3 lbs
馃崊 1-2 tablespoons tomato pur茅e, Tomato Paste
馃 1 tablespoon minced garlic
馃尪 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
馃尪 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
馃崿 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
馃尶 1 teaspoon ground cumin
馃尶 1 teaspoon dried thyme
馃崈 2-3 bay leaves
馃カ 1 can canned chopped/whole tomatoes, 400g or 14.5 oz
馃嵑 1 can Heineken lager, 330ml or 11.2 fl oz
馃 Salt from a generic wooden top salt grinder
馃 Black pepper from a generic wooden top pepper grinder
Instructions
1- Preparation:
- Place the sliced red onion at the bottom of your Swan slow cooker.
- Lay the pork shoulder on top of the sliced onions.
2- Layering Ingredients:
- Spoon the tomato pur茅e over the pork.
- Add the minced garlic over the pork.
3- Spice It Up:
- In a small glass bowl, mix the chili flakes, smoked paprika, brown sugar, ground cumin, and dried thyme.
- Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the pork.
- Place the bay leaves on top.
4- Liquid Infusion:
- Pour the canned tomatoes over the pork and spices.
- Open the Heineken lager and pour it into the slow cooker.
5- Seasoning:
- Season the entire mixture generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6- Cooking:
- Briefly stir the contents to slightly combine the ingredients around the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is very tender and falls apart easily.
7- Shredding & Finishing:
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir the shredded pork into the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
8- Serving:
- Serve hot, perhaps over buns, rice, or with a side of coleslaw.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (on low) or 3-4 hours (on high)
Total Time: Up to 8 hours, 10 minutes
Servings: 6
- Calories: 440
- Protein: 36g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
Equipment: Swan Slow Cooker, Generic silicone spatula (light blue/green), Generic metal forks (for shredding), Generic wooden salt and pepper grinders, Generic small glass bowls (for holding ingredients)
Cooking Tips
- Feel free to adjust the spices to cater to your heat preference.
- Consider using a mix of whole and crushed tomatoes for added texture.
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