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Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Sandwiches

16 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 6HRS 20MINS

Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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These incredible tequila lime pulled pork sandwiches came together in minutes before cooking low and slow for hours. The avocado and salsa finish them up perfectly.
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These incredible tequila lime pulled pork sandwiches came together in minutes before cooking low and slow for hours. The avocado and salsa finish them up perfectly.
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/

6HRS 20MINS

Total Time

$2.11

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
10
us / metric
Chili Powder
1/2 tsp
Chili Powder
Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp
Smoked Paprika
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp
Ground Nutmeg
Salt
1 pinch
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 pinch
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Pork Shoulder
8 lb
Pork Shoulder
Olive Oil
1 dash
Olive Oil
Lime
3
Limes, zested, juiced
Tequila
1/2 cup
Tequila
Chicken Stock
2 cups
Chicken Stock
Fresh Cilantro
4 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
Onion
1
Onion, thinly sliced, peeled
Whole Grain Hamburger Bun
10
Whole Grain Hamburger Buns
For Serving
Avocado
to taste
Avocados, sliced
Salsa
to taste
Salsa

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
817
Fat
46.9 g
Protein
66.1 g
Carbs
21.5 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Stir the Chili Powder (1/2 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1/4 tsp), Salt (1 pinch), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch) together in a small bowl.
step 2
Get out the Pork Shoulder (8 lb) and rub that mixture all over it.
step 2 Get out the Pork Shoulder (8 lb) and rub that mixture all over it.
step 3
Then heat the Olive Oil (1 dash) in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown the pork shoulder for about 2 minutes on each side to bring out the flavors of the spice rub.
step 4
Pour in the juice of the Limes (3), Tequila (1/2 cup), Chicken Stock (2 cups), Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp), and Onion (1).
step 4 Pour in the juice of the Limes (3), Tequila (1/2 cup), Chicken Stock (2 cups), Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp), and Onion (1).
step 5
Let it come to low boil, then cover the pot with its lid. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it go low and slow for 6 hours.
step 6
When it is done, remove the pork shoulder from the pot onto a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat off of the bone and fat back. Transfer it to a bowl and pour a cup of the cooking liquid on the shredded pork. Mix it together.
step 6 When it is done, remove the pork shoulder from the pot onto a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat off of the bone and fat back. Transfer it to a bowl and pour a cup of the cooking liquid on the shredded pork. Mix it together.
step 7
Then assemble the sandwiches. Toast the Whole Grain Hamburger Buns (10) then pile on the pork, a couple of slices of Avocados (to taste), and a couple of spoonfuls of Salsa (to taste). Enjoy!
step 7 Then assemble the sandwiches. Toast the Whole Grain Hamburger Buns (10) then pile on the pork, a couple of slices of Avocados (to taste), and a couple of spoonfuls of Salsa (to taste). Enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
Pork
Game Day
Sandwiches & Wraps
Spring
Mexican
Summer
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