Name: Paleo Mexican Pulled Pork
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Anaheim chile peppers - 2; Boneless pork shoulder - 3 pounds; Sea salt - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Bacon fat - 2 tablespoons; Beef broth - 1 cup; Tomato paste - 1 (6 ounce) can; Onion, halved and sliced - 1; Red bell pepper, seeded and sliced - 1; Yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced - 1; Lime, juiced - 1; Garlic, crushed - 4 cloves; Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon; Dried oregano - 1 tablespoon; Chili powder - ¼ teaspoon; Ground cayenne pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Bay leaf - 1; Ripe avocados, sliced - 2; Chopped fresh cilantro - 3 tablespoons; Limes, quartered - 2

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Ingredients for - Paleo Mexican Pulled Pork

1. Anaheim chile peppers - 2

2. Boneless pork shoulder - 3 pounds

3. Sea salt - 1 teaspoon

4. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon

5. Bacon fat - 2 tablespoons

6. Beef broth - 1 cup

7. Tomato paste - 1 (6 ounce) can

8. Onion, halved and sliced - 1

9. Red bell pepper, seeded and sliced - 1

10. Yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced - 1

11. Lime, juiced - 1

12. Garlic, crushed - 4 cloves

13. Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon

14. Dried oregano - 1 tablespoon

15. Chili powder - ¼ teaspoon

16. Ground cayenne pepper - ¼ teaspoon

17. Bay leaf - 1

18. Ripe avocados, sliced - 2

19. Chopped fresh cilantro - 3 tablespoons

20. Limes, quartered - 2

How to cook deliciously - Paleo Mexican Pulled Pork

1. Stage

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Stage

Halve Anaheim chile peppers lengthwise; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs. Place peppers cut-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.

3. Stage

Cook in the preheated broiler until peppers are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and over tightly with plastic wrap. Let peppers steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins; chop flesh.

4. Stage

Season pork with salt and black pepper.

5. Stage

Heat bacon fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

6. Stage

Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Pour in beef broth and coat pork with tomato paste. Add roasted chile pepper, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf.

7. Stage

Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 8 hours. Shred pork using 2 forks. Serve with avocados, cilantro, and lime wedges.