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Tex Mex Pulled Pork Recipe

Slow Cooker Tex Mex pulled pork is a flavorful, hands-off recipe you’ll love. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or freezer meals.
Prep Time20 minutes
6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Keyword: pulled pork, slow cooker, tex mex pulled pork
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 12.03kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lbs Pork Shoulder or pork butt (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 tsps Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar

Slow Cooker Ingredients

  • 1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Low-Sodium Beef or Chicken Broth
  • ½ cup Light Beer (or substitute with more broth)
  • Lime Juice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
  • Rub the spice blend all over the pork shoulder, pressing it in firmly to coat all sides. 
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat a bit of oil and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
  • Add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared pork on top of the vegetables. 
  • Pour the broth and beer around the pork, avoiding pouring directly over the meat to preserve the spice coating. 
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork. 
  • Carefully remove the pork and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices and vegetables.
  • Add lime juice and mix well.
  • Pile the pulled pork onto sandwich buns and top with coleslaw, diced tomato, and cilantro.   

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 12.03kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.65g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.24g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07g | Sodium: 599.05mg | Potassium: 39.58mg | Fiber: 0.56g | Sugar: 1.57g | Vitamin A: 424.18IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 9.21mg | Iron: 0.45mg