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Slow-Cooked Spicy Portuguese Cacoila

Name: Slow-Cooked Spicy Portuguese Cacoila
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, cut into 2-in. pieces; 1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 12 bolillos or hoagie buns, split, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 6 hours

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Mar. 07, 2023

You're probably used to pulled pork coated with barbecue sauce and made into sandwiches. Portuguese pulled pork is a spicy dish often served at our large family functions. Each cook generally adds his or her own touches that reflect their taste and Portuguese heritage. A mixture of beef roast and pork can be used. —Michele Merlino, Exeter, Rhode Island

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Ingredients

4 pounds boneless pork shoulder butt roast, cut into 2-in. pieces
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
12 bolillos or hoagie buns, split, optional

Directions

Place pork in a large bowl; add wine, garlic and seasonings. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Transfer pork mixture to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add onion and water. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Skim fat. Remove bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks. If desired, serve with a slotted spoon on bolillos.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 489 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1075mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

Slow-Cooked Spicy Portuguese Cacoila

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