Pulled Cerdo Arepas con Avocado Crema

Ingredientes

• para the Pulled cerdo:
• 1 ½ lbs cerdo shoulder (boneless)
• 1 tsp sal
• 0.5 tsp pimienta negra
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp paprika ahumada
• 3 ajo cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup cebolla, picado en cubos
• Juice de 1 orange
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
• para the Arepas:
• 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (masarepa)
• 0.5 tsp sal
• 2 ½ cups warm water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (para cooking)
• para the Avocado Crema:
• 1 ripe avocado
• Juice de 1 lima
• 0.5 cup sour cream o Greek yogurt
• 1 ajo clove, minced
• 1 tbsp fresco cilantro
• sal & pepper to taste

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ cocina the cerdo – In a slow cooker o pot, combine cerdo, ajo, cebolla, orange juice, vinegar, honey, y spices. cocina on low para 6-8 hours (o high para 4 hours) until fork-tender. Shred y mix con juices. 🐖🔥
2. 22️⃣ Make the Arepas – In a bowl, mix cornmeal, sal, y warm water. Knead until a dough forms. Shape into pequeño discs about ½ inch thick. cocina on a griddle con a little oil para 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. 🌽✨
3. 33️⃣ Blend the Avocado Crema – In a blender, combine avocado, lima juice, sour cream, ajo, y cilantro. Blend until smooth y creamy. 🥑💚
4. 44️⃣ Assemble & sirve – Slice arepas in half, stuff con juicy pulled cerdo, y drizzle con avocado crema. termina con extra cilantro o pickled cebollas. 🌮🔥