Name: Alex's 11 Hour Spiced Pulled Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-468386H5M15S
Total time: 23 h 10 min 15 s
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams); 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons ground thyme; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2-3 lb center cut pork loin or shoulder, cut into 2 to 3 equal pieces; 2 sprigs rosemary; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings; 3 – 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped; 1 cup of chicken stock (1/2 cup red wine, 1T balsamic vinegar, remaining stock to reach 1 cup); 1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Alex’s 11 Hour Spiced Pulled Pork

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This spiced, slow cooked pork is the perfect base for tacos, burrito bowls, stuffed peppers or barbecue. You can easily feed a crowd or have leftovers to craft delicious, nutritious meals all week.

Author: SeaSaltCouple
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8-12 hours
Total Time: 8.5-12.5 hours
Yield: ~16 4oz servings

Ingredients

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Spice Rub

1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams)
1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pepper

Pork

2–3 lb center cut pork loin or shoulder, cut into 2 to 3 equal pieces
2 sprigs rosemary
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into rings
3 – 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped
1 cup of chicken stock (1/2 cup red wine, 1T balsamic vinegar, remaining stock to reach 1 cup)
1 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Make the spice rub by mixing all of the rub ingredients together in a small bowl using a fork or whisk.
Coat pork generously with the spice rub, covering all sides. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes and as long as overnight covered in the fridge. When you’re ready to start the cooking process (between 8-12 hours before mealtime), heat a cast iron on medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
Sear pork on all sides.
Meanwhile, layer onion and garlic onto bottom of slow cooker. After searing, place the pork pieces on top of the onions and garlic and then the rosemary sprigs on top. Add chicken stock or stock/wine/vinegar mix. Cook for 6-8 hours on high or 11-12 hours on low.
Meditate, take a walk, complete a full work day, etc.
When the cook time has passed, discard the rosemary and shred the pork. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid in a microwavable bowl, whisk in cornstarch and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well, pour over the pork and toss thoroughly.
Optional (but highly recommended): Before serving, lay pork onto a baking sheet covered in foil or a silpat and broil until crisp.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4oz cooked
Calories: 215 kcal
Sodium: 467mg
Fat: 12.4g
Carbohydrates: 6.4g
Fiber: .4g
Protein: 17g

Keywords: pork, pulled pork, barbecue, tacos, slow cooker, crockpot, instantpot

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