FAUX SMOKED PULLED PORK (CARNITAS)

Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas) image

Before I had a smoker, I used this to satisfy my pulled pork or carnitas craving. This meat is great in pulled pork sandwiches (see my coleslaw recipe) or in tacos. If you do not have all the spice rub ingredients, just get creative and use what you have. It will still turn out great. It is always a party-favorite. Enjoy.

Provided by thebioteacher

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork

Time 6h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
salt to taste
1 (3 pound) pork butt roast, or more to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 dried chipotle chile peppers, or to taste

Steps:

Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, mustard seed, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt together in a small bowl.
Rub pork roast liberally with brown sugar mixture.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pork roast; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add water, liquid smoke, and chipotle peppers.
Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board and pull apart with tongs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 11.4 g