Texican Shredded Pork Recipe

This legendary Texican Shredded Pork recipe, originally featured in Bon Appétit's September 1989 'Do-It-Yourself Tostada Party,' is your secret weapon for unforgettable tacos, tostadas, and burritos! Tender, flavorful shredded pork simmers in a rich sauce, perfect for meal prep – make it 2 days ahead and reheat before serving. Easily substitute stewing beef for a delicious variation. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 145 mins

Calories 522.1 kcal

Protein 62g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Texican Shredded Pork

Vegetable Oil
1 medium onion, chopped
Jalapeno Pepper
Pork Shoulder
Chili Powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Ground Coriander
Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Ground Cloves
Ground Allspice
Garlic Cloves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Tomatoes
Beef Stock
Chicken Stock
Bay Leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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How to Make Texican Shredded Pork

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 jalapeño pepper, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, and cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup beef broth, and 1/2 cup water. Do not add cilantro yet.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
Uncover and simmer until the pork is tender and shreds easily, about 1 hour more.
Remove the pork from the liquid using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Increase heat to medium and boil the cooking liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 35 minutes.
Shred the pork using two forks.
Mix the shredded pork into the reduced sauce.
Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

55g

Carbs

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Pork Recipes The Americas American Mexican Gluten Free Game Day Recipes One Pot Meals

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Very Low Carbs Main Dish Pork Dietary Low Sodium Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Texican Shredded Pork?

Texican Shredded Pork takes about 165 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 145 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Texican Shredded Pork?

Texican Shredded Pork has approximately 522.1 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 58 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Texican Shredded Pork?

The key ingredients for Texican Shredded Pork are Vegetable Oil, Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Pork Shoulder, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin. See the full list with measurements above.