Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • cloves pinch of ground
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic, (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Instruction

  • Whisk together the chili powder, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl.
  • Pat the roast dry with paper towels and rub the spice mix into the roast on all sides.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan on medium high heat. Place the roast in the pan and brown on all sides.
  • While browning the roast, line the slow cooker with the onions and garlic.
  • Remove the roast from the pan and place in the slow cooker on top of the onions and garlic.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Use two forks to pull the meat apart and into bite sized shreds. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the gravy.
  • Serve with tortillas, lettuce, cilantro and cheese.