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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Texican Shredded Pork

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How to Make Texican Shredded Pork

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 jalapeño pepper, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, and cook until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and 2 tablespoons tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  8. Uncover and simmer until the pork is tender and shreds easily, about 1 hour more.
  9. Remove the pork from the liquid using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  10. Increase heat to medium and boil the cooking liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 35 minutes.
  11. Shred the pork using two forks.
  12. Mix the shredded pork into the reduced sauce.
  13. 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

4g

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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