- Pulled Pork
- 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large ripe USA Pears, peeled and chopped
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 4 canned chipotle chiles with a little extra sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Pear Pico de Gallo
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced USA Green Bartlett Pear
- 1 cup finely diced jicama
- 4 finely minced green onions
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 2 minced jalapeños, or to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Sour cream, for serving
To make the pulled pork: Cut the pork into 4 large chunks and season them with salt, chile powder, cumin, and pepper, coating all sides. Put the pork in a slow cooker and add the pears, onion, cilantro, chipotle chiles, and garlic, and squeeze the lime juice over everything. Cover and cook on until the meat easily shreds, 8 to 10 hours on low, or 4 to 6 hours on high. (This can also be cooked in an Instant Pot at high pressure for 75 minutes, following manufacturer’s instructions.) Shred the meat using two forks right in the slow cooker, discarding any fatty pieces. Keep warm.
To make the pico de gallo: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl up to 2 hours before serving.
Serve the pulled pork in warmed tortillas, topped with avocado, sour cream, and the pico de gallo, as desired.
(Leftover meat will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or can be frozen for up to 6 months.)
Photography: George Barberis (@georgebarberis)
Recipe and Styling: Andrea Slonecker (@andreaslonecker)
- Serving Size: 1 Taco (178g)
- Calories: 410
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
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