Pulled Pork Salad With Tomatillo Ranch Dressing Recipe

Fall-apart tender pulled pork tossed in a vibrant, spicy tomatillo ranch dressing! This recipe is perfect for a crowd-pleasing summer meal or a satisfying weeknight dinner. The slow-cooked pork boasts incredible flavor, while the zesty dressing adds the perfect balance of tang and heat. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 864.1 kcal
Protein 138g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pulled Pork Salad With Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

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How to Make Pulled Pork Salad With Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

  1. **Night Before:** In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Rub this mixture generously all over a 3-4 lb pork shoulder roast.
  3. Place the roast in a slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is easily shredded.
  5. **Next Morning:** Add 1 cup Coca-Cola, 1 cup chicken stock, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 medium chopped onion to the slow cooker.
  6. Continue cooking on low for another 4-6 hours.
  7. **1 Hour Before Serving:** Stir in 1 cup brown sugar.
  8. **Prepare the Dressing:** In a blender, combine 1 cup tomatillos (roasted and peeled), 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced), 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
  9. Adjust lime juice to taste. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  10. If desired, add 2-4 tablespoons buttermilk for a thinner consistency.
  11. Shred the pork using two forks.
  12. In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce (about 1 head), shredded pork, 1 (15-ounce) can of your favorite beans (drained and rinsed), and the chilled tomatillo ranch dressing.
  13. Top with crushed tortilla chips and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

193g

Fat

50g

Carbs

25g

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