Ingredients
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1
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2
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2 1/2
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1
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20
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4
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2
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Directions
Pork Machaca (Tender Pulled Mexican Pork),This is used to make burritos, tacos, or even a Mexican style pot roast. Although it makes a lot, it freezes well; and the broth makes a nice base for posole soup. Quantities are inexact but strict adherence to the recipe is not that crucial; I make this in restaurants and just “go by eye”. Props to GaylaJ for shaming me into posting my first recipe here!,AMAZING! Seriously awesome taco meat! I didn’t have chicken boullion so I just added a tablespoon of salt. Still had great flavor.,I didn’t have chicken boullion so I just added a tablespoon of salt. Still had great flavor.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Combine All Ingredients in a Stockpot and Simmer Until Fork Tender-This Can Take from 3-4 Hours. |
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2
Done
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Can Be Made in a Crock Pot Also-Decrease Liquid by About 1/2, Bouillon Powder by 1/3, and Cook on Low For 8-10 Hours (or Until Tender as Above). |
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3
Done
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When Tender, Remove from Heat and Allow Meat to Cool in the Broth Until Cool Enough to Handle (this Will Keep the Meat Moist). |
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4
Done
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Shred (or "pull") Either With Forks or by Hand. |
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5
Done
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Place in Storage Container and Add Some of the Broth to Moisten; Refrigerate Until Needed. |
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6
Done
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Reheat Either in Microwave, or in Saucepan; Use a Little of the Juice to Keep It Moist. |
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7
Done
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For the Mexican-Flavored Pot Roast, Don't Shred-Slice Fairly Thick (about 1/2"), and Make a Gravy by Thickening Some of the Juice With Either Cornstarch or Roux (sorry, You'll Have to Thicken by Sight; Tough to Give an Exact Quantity For That); Serve With Plain Steamed Rice/Boiled Potatoes and a Vegetable-Broccoli and/or Carrots Come to Mind First. Leftovers Make Great Open-Faced Hot Sandwiches. |
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8
Done
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For Soup, Take Broth and Add Some Onions, Carrots, Celery, an Extra Bit of Canned Diced Tomato (you Can Use Almost Anything For Veggies Depending on What You Like/Have on Hand), Some of the Pork Meat and Posole (or Hominy); Simmer Until Tender and Add Shredded Cabbage; Cook Another 15 Minutes. Serve With Hot Tortillas and a Salad For a Complete Meal. |
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9
Done
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Can Also Be Made as Beef Machaca by Using Bottom (outside) Round, Chuck, or Brisket; Replace Chicken Bouillon Powder With Beef. |
