Best Southwestern Pulled Pork Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK CROSTINI



Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini image

As a different take on crostini, these apps are great for tailgating and casual parties. -Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 6h45m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice
2 envelopes mesquite marinade mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
SALSA:
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SAUCE:
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/8 teaspoon salt
CROSTINI:
32 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, marinade mix, sugar and oil until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine corn, beans, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in lime juice, oil and seasonings. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until blended., For crostini, preheat broiler. Brush bread slices on both sides with oil; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Remove roast from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. To serve, layer toasts with salsa, pork and cheese. Top with sauce. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK



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The best way to describe this tender pork recipe is "yummy!" Bottled barbecue sauce, canned green chilies and a few other kitchen staples make preparation fast and easy. We like to wrap the seasoned pork in flour tortillas. -Jill Hartung Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
Flour tortillas
TOPPINGS:
Sour cream, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chilies, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cut pork in half; place on top of tomato sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork. When cool enough to handle, shred meat using two forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Spread on tortillas; top with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes if desired; roll up.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK



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Make and share this Southwestern Pulled Pork recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Undnblsprk

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 9h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces green chilies, chopped
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin roast
8 whole wheat hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Combine chilies, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, onion and seasonings in a 3 quart slow cooker. Add pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove pork and shred with two forks. Return pork to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on whole wheat hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 747.6, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 14.6, Protein 36.1

SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (4 oz. each) chopped green chilies
8 oz tomato sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 boneless pork loin roast (2-2 1/2 lb.)
Flour tortillas
Toppings: sour cream, shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

  • In 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the chilies, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Add pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove pork.
  • When cool enough to handle, shred meat, using two forks. Return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on tortillas; top with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN PULLED PORK CROSTINI



Southwestern Pulled Pork Crostini image

As a different take on crostini, these apps are great for tailgating and casual parties. -Randy Cartwright, Linden, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (about 2 pounds)
1/2 cup lime juice
2 envelopes mesquite marinade mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
SALSA:
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
SAUCE:
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/8 teaspoon salt
CROSTINI:
32 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup olive oil
2/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
Lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, marinade mix, sugar and oil until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine corn, beans, tomato and jalapeno. Stir in lime juice, oil and seasonings. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over low heat until blended., For crostini, preheat broiler. Brush bread slices on both sides with oil; place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown., Remove roast from slow cooker; cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks. To serve, layer toasts with salsa, pork and cheese. Top with sauce. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

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