Spicy Pulled Pork
Spicy Pulled Pork melds tender, slow-cooked pork with a smoky-sweet sauce layered with chili, paprika, adobo, and cayenne. The meat shreds softly into a peppery, tangy glaze balanced by tomatoes, barbecue sauce, and a hint of brown sugar—perfect for piling onto buns, stuffing into tacos, or serving with slaw for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 min
- Cook5 hr 30 min
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, chili powder, paprika, cumin, adobo seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the pork in batches in the hot butter until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Move the browned pork to a slow cooker.
- 3
For the sauce, cook and stir the onion and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and hot sauce; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pork.
- 4
Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Transfer the pork to a plate and shred with 2 forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce. Continue cooking, uncovered, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 533.64 kcal High
- Protein 24.17 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 38.3 g High
- Saturated Fat 18.11 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 505.73 mg High
- Sodium 340.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.26 g Low Source
- Sugar 13.85 g High
- Added Sugar 5.69 g Moderate
- Calcium 57.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate
- Potassium 164.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.72 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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