4-5lbboneless pork buttor shoulder--These are the same cut of meat but can go by two different names. You may also use a bone-in pork butt, if desired.
1/2cupaleor lager beer--Beef or chicken broth may be substituted--the alcohol in the beer cooks out resulting in a complex flavor without the alcohol content.
1limejuiced
1/4cupcanned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Cilantro-Lime Rice:
4cupschicken brothvegetable, or beef broth--Water may be substituted.
2cupsjasmine riceor basmati rice--Brown rice may be used but the cooking time will differ.
hass avocadoschopped tomatoes/salsa, sour cream, chopped red/yellow/green onion, shredded lettuce or spinach, shredded cabbage, black or pinto beans, shredded cheese, lime wedges, etc.
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the spices: chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the meat on all sides with the spice rub.
In the base of a crock-pot, place the onion wedges and garlic. Place the rubbed pork over the top of the onions and garlic, followed by the beer, lime juice, and then the chipotle peppers. Cook the pork on high for 6 hours.
After six hours, the meat should easily pull apart when shredded with a fork. Using two forks, shred the meat. Serve the pulled pork over rice (recipe below). Top with your choice of toppings. Retain some of the juice from the crock-pot if you plan to store the meat in the fridge or freezer.
For the rice: In a large pot, bring the broth, rice, lime juice, salt, and olive oil to a boil. Cover the pot with a lid, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer the rice for 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Remove the rice from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve under the pulled pork.