Barbacoa
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
- 12 teaspoon pepper
- 12 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup water
- 13 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 lime, juice of
- Cut pork shoulder into large chunks, discarding any large amounts of fat.
- Rub the oil over all the pieces of meat.
- In a small bowl combine the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, broth powder, pepper, and cloves.
- Use this as a rub and work it into the meat with your hands.
- Allow the meat to rest while preheating a medium pot (have the lid handy.
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- Once the pot is hot enough for water to bead, sear the meat, turning it on all sides to brown.
- A little dark char is okay and actually adds to the flavor.
- Immediately pour the water, vinegar, jalepeno and lime juice into the pot and allow everything to come to a boil.
- This won't take long.
- Turn heat down to a simmer over low-medium heat and cover.
- Allow the meat to simmer in the juices until they are almost completely absorbed, about three to four hours.
- Occasionally, turn the meat and shred it with two forks as it becomes more tender.
- Serve and enjoy!
pork shoulder, vegetable oil, garlic, ground cumin, oregano, coarse salt, vegetable stock powder, pepper, ground cloves, water, apple cider vinegar, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barbacoa-468586 (may not work)