Pulled Pork Arepas with Avocado Crema

Ingredients

• For the Pulled Pork:
• 1 ½ lbs pork shoulder (boneless)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup onion, diced
• Juice of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the Arepas:
• 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 ½ cups warm water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
• For the Avocado Crema:
• 1 ripe avocado
• Juice of 1 lime
• 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Pork – In a slow cooker or pot, combine pork, garlic, onion, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and spices. Cook on low for 6-8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until fork-tender. Shred and mix with juices. 🐖🔥
2. 22️⃣ Make the Arepas – In a bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and warm water. Knead until a dough forms. Shape into small discs about ½ inch thick. Cook on a griddle with a little oil for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. 🌽✨
3. 33️⃣ Blend the Avocado Crema – In a blender, combine avocado, lime juice, sour cream, garlic, and cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy. 🥑💚
4. 44️⃣ Assemble & Serve – Slice arepas in half, stuff with juicy pulled pork, and drizzle with avocado crema. Garnish with extra cilantro or pickled onions. 🌮🔥