Faux Smoked Pulled Pork (Carnitas)
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 (Optional)
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Instructions
- 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.
Source
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