Southwestern Pulled Pork
Southwestern Pulled Pork
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb) pork butt (weight after trimmed of fat)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (1 1/4 oz) packages taco seasoning mix
1 (14 1/2 oz) can ready cut tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
Shredded Cheddar or jack cheese
Green onions, cut into 1/4-inch lengths
Tomatoes, diced
Sour cream
Cut pork into 1 1/2 inch chunks & sear in hot oil until browned on all sides
Add onion, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes with jalapenos & diced green chiles; stir well
Cover & simmer over low heat, for 1 hour & 15 min
Remove cover & cook 15 min more or until liquid has reduced & sauce is thick
Shred meat with two forks
Spoon filling into warm flour tortillas & top with cheese, green onions, tomatoes & sour cream
Makes 8 to 10 servings
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