How to Slow Cooker Main Dishes Pork Chili Rojo (Pork with Red Chili Sauce)

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By Sherry Luna
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The pork shoulder roast, sometimes labeled as Boston butt, is a rich and flavorful cut that becomes very tender as it cooks. This pulled pork is slow cooked and then simmered on the stove with salsa and tomatoes. Serve with warm tortillas or hard taco shells. Another perfect quick and easy recipe for a slow cooker. ENJOY!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 (4 lb) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
3 tbsp chili powder
1 cup chopped onions
4 cups water
2 (16 oz) jar salsa
2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
NON-FOOD ITEMS
Oven roasting bag
nylon tie

Step 1

PLACE the pork roast into an oven roasting bag and set inside a slow cooker. Sprinkle the chili powder over the roast and arrange onions on top of the roast. Loosely close the top of the bag with a nylon tie.
Step 2

USE scissors to cut 3 vents, 1-inch long in the top of the bag. Pour water into the bottom of the slow cooker, around the bag, so that it's at least 1 inch deep. Cover and cook the pork on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 3

REMOVE the pork and onions from the bag and place in a large DUTCH oven (reserve 3/4 cup of liquid from the bag.)
Step 4

SHRED the pork by pulling it apart using two forks.
Step 5

STIR the salsa, tomatoes, and cooking liquid in with the shredded pork.
Step 6

BRING to boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and Simmer for 1 hour, Stirring occasionally.

Tips & Warnings

PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 9 Hours TOTAL TIME: 9 Hours and 15 mins. Serves 8 people. Can be eaten like a soup or simple served over rice and eaten with tortilla chips and sour cream. Both ways are delicious!