Mexican Pork
12 servings
240 minutes
Mexican-style pork is a fragrant and spicy dish infused with the spirit of true Mexican cuisine. Inspired by barbecue traditions, it combines the sweetness of paprika and brown sugar with the spiciness of mustard, garlic, and peppers. A special sauce made from ketchup and apple cider vinegar gives the meat a rich flavor with a slight tanginess. Long grilling makes the pork incredibly juicy and tender, infusing it with a smoky aroma. This dish is perfect for friendly gatherings and celebrations; it can be served with fresh vegetables, tortillas, or Mexican rice. Each serving is an explosion of flavors that brings joy to eating and awakens the desire to immerse oneself in the sunny atmosphere of Mexico.
1
Preparing a rub for pork. In a small bowl, mix paprika, brown sugar, 1 tbsp salt, mustard, garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, white pepper, and 1 tsp cayenne pepper. Rub the mixture onto the meat and let it sit for an hour at room temperature.
- Sweet paprika: 4 teaspoons
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 4 teaspoons
- Dry mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Ground white pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Pork shoulder: 3 kg
2
Prepare the sauce. Place a saucepan over medium heat and mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, 2 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes while stirring until thickened. Let the sauce cool.
- Ketchup: 3 glasss
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 glasss
- Sugar: 2 glasss
- Salt: 4 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cayenne pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Water: 2 glasss
3
Preheat the grill. Cook the pork on the grill for 4-6 hours. Place the cooked pork on a plate, let it cool for 20 minutes, slice it, and remove the bones. Mix the meat with 1.5 cups of sauce and serve with the remaining sauce. Enjoy your meal!
- Pork shoulder: 3 kg
- Ketchup: 3 glasss