You’ve never had beer-braised pork this healthy before.
Ingreadient
- 12 oz. beer
- 1 Tbsp. low-sodium chicken bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon)
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 12 oz. tomatillos, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 4-oz. can roasted diced green chiles, drained
- 1 lb. boneless pork butt or shoulder, very well trimmed, cut into 4-in. pieces
- 1 c. fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 1 28-oz. can hominy, rinsed
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
- avocado, for serving
- radishes, for serving
Direction
- In 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beer, bouillon base, cumin, 2 cups water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper.
- Add tomatillos, garlic, onion, chiles, pork, and cilantro and mix to combine. Cook, covered, until pork is tender and easily pulled apart, 5 to 6 hr. on High or 7 to 8 hr. on Low.
- Remove and discard cilantro; then, using 2 forks, break pork into smaller pieces. Add hominy and cook, covered, until tender, 3 to 4 min. Stir in lime juice and serve with cilantro, avocado, and radishes if desired.