Mexican Pulled Pork

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: lean pork cuts

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Lean cuts are lower in fat, while pork butt is often more affordable.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: freshly squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh juice is more nutritious, while canned is often cheaper.

Trim off excess fat from the pork butt.

Apply hot sauce as a binder on all sides of the pork.

Season heavily with Dia De La Fajita seasoning.

Let the pork sweat for 10-15 minutes to adhere the seasoning.

Cook the pork butt on a Traeger Ironwood 885 for 7-8 hours.

Check the internal temperature; when it reaches 170°F, it's time to wrap.

Add more hot sauce and seasoning at the wrap stage.

Slice salted butter and add it to the pan with the pork.

Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken stock for braising.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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