Chipotle Sweet Pulled Pork

Hey y'all! I've tried sooo many sweet pulled pork recipes and haven't found one that I've absolutely LOVED until now. Trust me, this one is a keeper. My husband even told me to share it with my mother-in-law ;) it was THAT good.

PHOTO CREDIT: CARLSBAD CRAVINGS

CHIPOTLE SWEET PULLED PORK

ORIGINAL SOURCE: CARLSBAD CRAVINGS

SERVES: 6;   COOK-TIME: 8 hours;   TOTAL TIME: 8 hours
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INGREDIENTS:

MIXED SPICES

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

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MARINADE 

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• 2.5 lbs pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of all fat
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup coke (I used Diet Coke) from 12oz. Coke Can
• 1 tablespoon of above mixed spices

SLOW COOKER PHASE 1 

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• Left Over Marinade
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (4oz.) can green chiles
• 2 tablespoons of above mixed spices

SLOW COOKER PHASE 2 

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• 1/2 cup mild red enchilada sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 (4oz) can green chies
• All remaining mixed spices
• salt to taste
• Hot Sauce to taste

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all of the mixed spices together in a resealable container. Set aside.

2. Add pork to large freezer bag along with marinade ingredients. Marinate 12-24 hours.

3. Add pork and marinade to slow cooker along with Phase 1 Slow Cooker Ingredients:  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender enough to shred.

4. Shred pork in slow cooker with 2 forks (it should just fall apart at this point) and then transfer all of the slow cooker contents to a strainer to drain of excess liquid.

5. Return Pork to slow cooker and add Phase 2 ingredients. (You can add more enchilada sauce if you want the pork "saucier"). Stir in ingredients and cook for another 15-30 minutes or until heater through. Taste and add additional salt (I usually add about 1/2 teaspoon) and add hot sauce to taste.

6. Serve in tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls, etc.