Paleo Mexican Pulled Pork

Name: Paleo Mexican Pulled Pork
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 8 h 17 min
Total time: 9 h 17 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Anaheim chile peppers; 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons bacon fat; 1 cup beef broth; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 onion, halved and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 lime, juiced; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 limes, quartered

10 Ratings
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The great thing about this recipe is that you can prepare everything the night before and just throw it in the slow cooker in the morning on your way out the door. When you get home you will have dinner waiting for you and your house will smell delicious! If you like extra spice then increase the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper. Serve with your favorite hot sauce.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

40 mins

cook:

8 hrs 17 mins

additional:

20 mins

total:

9 hrs 17 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Step 2
Halve Anaheim chile peppers lengthwise; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3
Cook in the preheated broiler until peppers are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and over tightly with plastic wrap. Let peppers steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins; chop flesh.
Step 4
Season pork with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
Heat bacon fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 6
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour in beef broth and coat pork with tomato paste. Add roasted chile pepper, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.
Step 7
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 8 hours. Shred pork using 2 forks. Serve with avocados, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Tips

Cook's Notes:

Substitute beef tallow or lard for the bacon fat if desired.

Substitute one 4-ounce can diced green chiles for the roasted anaheim chile peppers if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

219 calories; protein 21.1g; carbohydrates 10.1g; fat 10.6g; cholesterol 66.9mg; sodium 548.1mg. Full Nutrition

Linda T

Allstar

09/15/2016

This was wonderful. I took two photos of this..one a paleo version the other. non paleo - served with corn crepes. Both ways were delicious. I forgot to buy a yellow pepper and had to use oil instead of bacon fat to sear, but it all came out great

mike v

08/10/2020

A little bland and I’m not a fan of the tomato paste in it.

10 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Linda T

Allstar

09/15/2016

KariLynn22

01/30/2017

It was great!!!! Perfect!

Melody

12/19/2018

I was looking for a recipe for pulled pork that was beyond the normal BBQ style and while not intended for that purpose, it fit my needs perfectly. I substituted Serrano peppers and an orange habanero as that's what I had. Didn't roast the peppers, just cut them up and put directly in the crock pot, along with all the other listed ingredients. Superb flavor for those who love a little heat. Served with homemade corn tortillas, refried beans and rice made with spicy diced tomatoes.

Stacy

03/15/2020

Great recipe. Smelled AMAZING! Didn’t really have as much flavor as I would’ve expected based on how delicious it smelled and looked, but it was okay. Next time I will double up the spices and see what happens.

j marsey

05/25/2018

This is an awesome alternative to "regular" pulled pork recipes. The whole family loved it.

mike v

08/10/2020

A little bland and I’m not a fan of the tomato paste in it.

Amy Porter

12/05/2018

This is delicious with just the right amount of spice! Followed recipe with only one substitution; used Trader Joe’s Green Hatch Chili Salsa, that is what I had on hand, instead of the Anaheim peppers. Served with avocado, cilantro and lime. Provided small street taco tortillas for the kids (ages 15,14 & 11). I will definitely make this again.

Vicki Page

06/06/2018

This is terrific! We loved putting it together and being done for the day. The smell as it cooked was wonderful. The flavors are so good. Thanks for the recipe!

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