Sweet Pulled Pork Barbacoa

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This is an easy version of a popular dish at a local restaurant. Put it in the slow cooker before you leave for work, and come home to delicious pork for tacos or salads. Serve with rice, tortillas, salad, and rolls.

Submitted by jackson187
Updated on October 17, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
9 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast

  • 1 ¼ cups caffeinated pepper-type soda (such as Dr Pepper®)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

  • ⅔ cup salsa verde

  • 1 habanero pepper, diced (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place pork shoulder fat-side-up in a slow cooker. Cover with soda, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

  2. Cover and cook on Low until pork is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.

  3. Remove any bones and solid hunks of fat from pork and discard. Shred with 2 forks; stir pork into its juices. Add brown sugar, green chiles, salsa verde, and habanero pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

  4. Cover and cook on Low until flavors are absorbed, about 1 hour.

Recipe Tip

You may wish to discard some of the juice from the pork after the initial cook time, depending on how saucy you like your pork.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
11g Fat
27g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 582mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 227mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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