CROCK POT PORTUGUESE GARLIC PORK

Crock Pot Portuguese Garlic Pork image

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Pork

Time 9h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large bulbs garlic about 20 cloves garlic
8 medium jalapenos seeded and sliced
1 medium onion quartered
1 Tbsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp sweet paprika
1 Tbsp each cumin and allspice
5 lb pork butt roast
4 c chicken stock
1 c dry white wine
6 oz tomato paste
3 Tbsp cornstarch
4 Tbsp water

Steps:

1. Add the garlic jalapeno's, onions, salt, paprika, cumin, and allspice to a food processor and process into a paste. Rub the paste over the pork roast. Let marinate in a covered bowl over night. Place the pork roast and marinade in a large crock pot.
2. Mix the chicken stock, wine, and tomato paste together until well combined. Pour over the pork roast in the crock pot. Let cook 8 to 10 hours on low heat until the pork falls apart.
3. Remove the pork with a slotted spoon to a carving board. Break apart any big pieces and set aside. Strain the liquid in a fine mesh strainer discarding any solids. Place the strained broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce for 15 minutes. Mix the cornstarch and water together. Pour in the boiling broth whisking until thickened. Place the pork into the broth and serve.