Shredded Savory Pork
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Shredded Savory Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece packed with flavor and tenderness. This recipe highlights the rich, succulent goodness of pork shoulder seared to golden perfection and simmered in a bold blend of soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and earthy spices like paprika, cumin, and oregano. Infused with the sweetness of brown sugar and the depth of garlic and onions, the pork becomes irresistibly fork-tender after hours in the slow cooker. Perfect for meal prep and versatile enough to serve in tacos, sandwiches, or over your favorite grain, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-free cooking process, this savory shredded pork makes a stress-free yet gourmet addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
1. Begin by trimming any excess fat from the pork shoulder, but leave some for flavor. Cut the pork into 3 or 4 large chunks for easy browning and even cooking.
2. Season the pork generously with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork pieces on all sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
4. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the same skillet used to sear the pork, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, oregano, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Stir the mixture into the skillet with the broth and onion.
6. Pour the entire contents of the skillet over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring the pork is partially submerged in the liquid.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
8. Once cooked, transfer the pork to a large cutting board or bowl and shred it using two forks. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid if desired.
9. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
10. Serve the shredded savory pork hot. It pairs beautifully with soft tortillas, crusty sandwich rolls, or over rice and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.3 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.8 g | 499% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 6077 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 254.1 g | 508% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 4350 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
