Pulled Mexi-Pork

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The BBQ classic, pulled pork, with south of the border flavors like oregano, cumin, green chiles and cilantro. Serve on sandwiches or toss on tortillas.
Ready in: 8 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 16

• 1 (4 to 5 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, cut in half
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (1/4 cup whole leaves, 1/4 cup minced leaves)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 16 sandwich buns, split
• Barbecue sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 8 hours

1. Season pork with salt, oregano, cumin, paprika, and pepper, then set in a large slow cooker.
2. Add 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, onions, chilies, garlic, broth, orange juice, and lime juice to the slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours.
4. Lift roast out of the slow cooker and set on a plate. Measure out 3 cups of the cooking juices and pour off the rest. Use forks to shred the pork, then place back in the slow cooker with the 3 cups of juices. Add 1/4 cup minced cilantro.
5. Build sandwiches with pork and barbecue sauce on the sandwich buns and serve.