Succulent Pulled Beef and Pork––from Gabon

beef shoulder

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often less expensive.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is often more accessible and affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.

Rub the spice mixture over the beef and pork shoulders.

Place the meat in the pot; sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Pour in chicken broth and apple cider vinegar; add bay leaves.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender and easily shredded.

Remove the meat from the pot; let it rest for 10 minutes.

Shred the meat using two forks, discarding any excess fat.

Return the shredded meat to the pot; mix with barbecue sauce.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot on buns or with sides of your choice.

Cooking Techniques

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