Shredded Pork

Name: Shredded Pork
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 360 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: Pork Butt — 1.5 kg; Chipotle Peppers in Adobo — 30 g; Cumin — 1 tbsp; Paprika — 1 tbsp; Oregano — 1 tsp; Pepper — 1 tsp; Salt — 1 tsp; Water — 120 ml; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp; Basmati Rice — 200 g; Water — 350 ml; Salt — ½ tsp

This vibrant pulled pork rice bowl combines tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with chipotle, cumin, and oregano with fluffy basmati rice and fresh toppings. This hearty meal offers a perfect blend of smoky, savoury, and zesty flavours that come together effortlessly in a slow cooker, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying and easy dinner that is sure to please the whole family.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 6 hours

Servings: 6 to 8

Notes:

Use a pork butt or shoulder for the best results, as the fat content keeps the meat tender and moist throughout the 4 to 6-hour slow-cooking process.

The chipotle peppers in adobo provide a lovely smoky kick, but you can adjust the quantity based on your preference for heat or substitute with a milder chili if preferred.

After shredding the pork, be sure to drizzle it with a portion of the reserved cooking liquid and a little sugar; this step caramelises the meat slightly and ensures it is packed with moisture and flavour.

Basmati rice is a great, aromatic choice for this bowl, but any long-grain rice will work perfectly; just ensure you rinse it well to remove excess starch for a fluffier texture.

Feel free to customise your bowl with your favourite fresh toppings like slaw, black beans, coriander, and avocado slices to add extra texture and freshness.

Slow Cook Pork
Place the pork butt in a slow cooker, top with chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper, salt, and water, then cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Shred Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred the meat finely using two forks, and transfer to a tray.

Season Pork
Drizzle the shredded pork with some of the reserved cooking liquid and a sprinkle of sugar, then toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated and flavourful.

Cook Rice
In a saucepan with oil, toast the basmati rice briefly, add water and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until tender.

Assemble Bowls
Divide the fluffy rice into bowls, top with a generous serving of pulled pork, and finish with your preferred fresh garnishes like slaw, black beans, coriander, and avocado.