Pulled Birria-Style Pork Loin (Slow Cooker)

Tender pulled pork loin braised in aromatic Mexican-style spices using a simplified chili blend, served with tortillas and fresh toppings on the side—perfect for meal prep.

Pulled Birria-Style Pork Loin (Slow Cooker)
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
480 min
Yield
1 servings

Ingredients

  • 7.5 g Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 g Bay Leaf
  • 240 g Beef Broth
  • 1.13 g Black Pepper
  • 0.31 g Cayenne Pepper
  • 15 g Chili Powder
  • 1.25 g Cinnamon
  • 22 g Corn Tortilla
  • 1.5 g Cumin
  • 0.33 g Dried Oregano
  • 3 g Garlic
  • 6.75 g Olive oil
  • 75 g Onion
  • 227 g Pork Loin
  • 1.25 g Salt
  • 1.5 g Smoked Paprika

Instructions

  1. Mince garlic and dice the onion.
  2. In a blender, combine garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, oregano, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and ½ cup beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  3. Place pork loin and onion in the slow cooker. Pour the blended sauce over the pork. Add bay leaves.
  4. Pour remaining 1.5 cups of beef broth around the edges.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until pork is tender and shreddable.
  6. Remove pork and shred with forks. Discard bay leaves.
  7. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the broth.
  8. Portion meat and consommé into containers. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings like onion, cilantro, lime, and tomatoes.