holiday party prep :: pulled pork
2-2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
2 t kosher salt + 1 t black pepper
2 t ground cumin
1/2 c apricot preserves
2 jalapenos, sliced into rings + seeded
1 red onion, roughly chopped
8 corn tortillas, warmed
1 c fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, wedged
heat oven to 350. place two large sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface, one atop the other. place the pork in the center of the foil and season on all sides with salt, pepper and cumin. spoon jam over the pork, turning to coat. scatter the jalapenos and onion around the pork. fold the double layer of foil around the pork and crimp the edges to seal tightly. place in a baking dish. roast until fork tender, about 4 hours; let cool. unwrap the pork, reserving the juices and discarding the foil. use a fork to shred pork. transfer to a bowl, pour the cooking juices, onion and jalapenos over the pork. stir & serve with tortillas, lime wedges and cilantro. serves 6.
