Barbacoa Pork Bowl Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork

   Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics

   In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.

3. 3

   Blend the Sauce

   In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and lime juice, along with the sautéed onion and garlic. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Cook the Pork

   Place the pork chunks in a slow cooker. Pour the blended sauce over the pork, add bay leaves and beef broth. Season with salt to taste.

5. 5

   Slow Cook

   Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart.

6. 6

   Shred the Pork

   Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, and return it to the cooker to soak up the juices.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the barbacoa pork in a bowl with rice, beans, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges as accompaniments.