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Tex Mex Pulled Pork Rice Bowl

Tex Mex Pulled Pork

Slow cooked pork shoulder seasoned with Tex-Mex flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb pork shoulder
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 package lipton onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tblsp canola or vegatable oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and brown sugar. Rub it all over the pork shoulder. Sear the pork shoulder in a large pan/pot until golden brown on both sides.
  • Mix together the orange juice and lipton onion soup mix in a bowl. Place the the pork shoulder into the slow cooker and pour the orange juice and onion mix over it and into the slow cooker.
  • Set the slow cooker on high for the first hour and then set to low for the remaining 8 hours (or until fork tender). Shred the meat and serve.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salsa and chopped avocado, or on a warm soft taco filled with your favorite toppings.
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