Mexican Pulled Pork
This Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork is a tender, and flavorful seasoned meat that is cooked in the crock pot. It's perfect for making pork tacos, or other Mexican inspired favorites.
Servings: 8
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 2 TBS brown sugar
- 1 TBS chili powder
- 1 TBS cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 lbs pork shoulder roast
Instructions
- Add the seasoning ingredients to a small bowl and mix them all together.
- Add the roast to the slow cooker, and rub the spice mixture all over the sides of the pork.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the roast.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and pulls apart. (Or on high for 5-6 hours).
- Shred the pork with 2 forks in the slow cooker, and stir it into the sauce mixture.
- Scoop the meat out with a slotted spoon, leaving the extra juices and sauce behind.
- Serve the meat with warm tortillas, and your favorite taco toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg