Chocolate Chili Pulled Pork

By á-10242

Unsweetened chocolate adds richness and depth to this dish

Ingredients

• 3 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) bottled strained tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chili powder
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fancy molasses
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) packed dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 2 oz (57 g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 3 lb (1.4 kg) boneless pork shoulder
• Sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup cola
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

In slow cooker, combine onions, garlic, strained tomatoes, water, vinegar, chili powder, molasses, sugar, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; stir in chocolate. Add pork, turning to coat.

Meanwhile, make Sauce: In saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, cola, maple syrup and reserved spice mix. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer; cook uncovered until reduced to 1-1/2 cups (375 mL), about 25 minutes. Set aside.

Cover and cook on low until pork is tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Transfer pork to bowl. With 2 forks, shred or “pull” pork. Skim fat from liquid in slow cooker. Stir pork back into liquid.