Flaming Slow Cooker Pork
A spicy, slow-cooked pork dish that’s fiery, flavorful, and fall-apart tender—perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or bowls.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 cup hot salsa or chipotle sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce or tomato sauce (optional for balance)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup water or broth
- Optional Toppings: Fresh cilantro, lime, pickled onions, avocado
Instructions
- Prepare the pork:Trim excess fat from pork. Pat dry and season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
- Layer the slow cooker:Place sliced onion and garlic on the bottom. Add the pork on top.
- Add sauces:Pour salsa (and BBQ or tomato sauce, if using) over the pork. Add water or broth.
- Cook:Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until pork is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred and mix:Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Stir to combine with juices.
- Serve:Serve hot in tacos, bowls, sandwiches, or alongside rice.
Notes
- Adjust the level of heat by choosing a milder or hotter salsa/sauce.
- If pork is too fatty, skim off excess fat from the top after cooking.
- Leftovers freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.