PULLED PORK SOUP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Pulled Pork Soup Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-25252

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs, trimmed of excess fat
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 (14-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (15-ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

Combine bacon, onion, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning and chili powder in a food processor; pulse to make a coarse paste. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the bacon-spice paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown, about 6 minutes. Add the ribs, turning to coat. Stir in the vinegar and molasses, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth and 2 cups water. Cover and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring once or twice, until the ribs are tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and shred the meat; discard the fat and bones. Position the pot halfway off the burner and increase the heat to medium. The fat will migrate to the cooler side; use a ladle to skim it off. Reposition the pot over the burner and add the shredded pork and the beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes.