Pork Adobo Recipe

This pork adobo recipe is super tender and full of bold, delicious flavor. A Boston butt roast is coated in a zesty adobo rub, then slow cooked in the crock pot for hours until it falls apart. It's perfect for tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, and so much more!

I love using my slow cooker to make delicious family meals that require very little effort. All I have to do is throw my ingredients in a slow cooker and let it go. Then, I come back to delicious meals like beef stew or pork tenderloin, and I had to do almost nothing!

Now, I've added a new slow cooker meal to my rotation. This pork adobo explodes with big, bold flavor in every bite, and it's ridiculously easy to make. That's a combo you can't beat!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Limited Ingredients: It only takes a pork roast, some olive oil, and seasonings to make this recipe.
• Easy: Just coat, marinate, and pop it in the slow cooker!
• Tons of Flavor: This adobo pork uses a blend of bold spices to create pulled pork that's loaded with flavor.
• Versatile: Serve this in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or sandwiches, or pair it with rice, mashed potatoes, and veggies.

Ingredients

• Boneless Boston Butt Roast: A Boston butt has the perfect amount of fat to produce a rich, tender, juicy roast that falls apart with a fork.
• Rub: A blend of paprika, oregano, adobo, garlic powder, and black pepper gives the pork big, bold flavor in every bite.
• Olive Oil: Olive oil helps the spices cling to the roast.
• Minced Garlic: Minced garlic adds deep flavor with a bit of bite and sweetness.
• Orange and Garlic Olive Oil: orange olive oil and garlic olive oil help brown the roast as it cooks while giving it more flavor with a hint of citrus. I prefer Costabile olive oil for its quality and purity. Use Code: 15GoldenGK for 15% off.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Flavor Variations

• Oil: You can use regular olive oil in place of the infused olive oil in equal amounts.
• Beef: Use a chuck roast to make pulled beef.
• Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs can be used to make chicken adobo. Adjust your cooking time accordingly, however.
• Spicy: Add cayenne or red pepper flakes to the rub for a spicy kick.

Instructions

1: Combine the dry seasonings and olive oil in a small bowl. Then, using gloves, coat the entire roast. You can cook it immediately or marinate it overnight.

2: Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour the chicken broth around the sides. Then, top it with the oils and minced garlic.

3: Cook the roast on low until it falls apart with a fork.

Hint

You'll get the most flavor and the tenderest meat if you let the roast marinate overnight.

Storage

Refrigerate this pork adobo for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the meat, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator. Then, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

Pairing Suggestions

Use this for pulled pork sandwiches, tacos, or burritos. It's also delicious paired with rice or mashed potatoes and a veggie side like pan-fried squash and zucchini.

Expert Tips

• Thoroughly coat your roast in the dry rub to ensure maximum flavor.
• It's better to let the roast marinate overnight if possible.
• While you can cook this roast on high for faster results, it's most tender if you cook it on low.
• Choose a Boston butt with plenty of marbling and connective tissue. That's what breaks down into collagen as it cooks and creates super-tender and juicy meat.

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