COOKING PULLED PORK IN A ROASTER RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash the Boston Butt under cold running water, pat dry with paper towels.
• Trim away any excess fat or loose pieces. Do not remove the bottom “fat cap” or skin layer.
• Cut out any veins if visible.
• Sprinkle on some of the Worcestershire Sauce
• Sprinkle on just a little of the Liquid Smoke, not too much.
• Rub these two liquids into the meat, getting under any flaps of meat as well.
• Spread a layer of mustard over the meat and rub it around to coat all sides.
• Sprinkle a light layer of dry rub all over the meat, pat it into the meat with your fingers.
• Wrap securely in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 250º.
• Remove meat from refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
• Place meat in foil lined shallow roasting pan and place in oven.
• After 4 hours, mop on some of the sauce recipe about once each hour until meat is done.
• Meat should reach internal temperature of 190º to be done. About 1 hour per pound of meat.
• Remove from oven, wrap tightly in foil, then wrap in a towel.
• Set aside on your counter or, place in cooler and, let rest for one hour.
• Pull the meat apart, chop if desired. Add vinegar sauce as desired.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Prepare the filling. Combine 1 to 1-1/2 lbs of shredded meat with 1 cup of Salsa Verde. If you are using diced onions, fiesta corn, and sliced olives, adds them here. Note: Shredded rotisserie chicken makes this recipe super easy for any weeknight meal.
• Prepare Dough. Combine masa, warm chicken broth, baking powder, salt, and oil in a large bowl, Mix together until the dough has the consistency of a soft paste. Cover & let rest for at least 15 minutes at room temperature so the dough can thoroughly absorb the liquid ingredients
• Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly oil a 9 x 9-inch (2-1/2 quart) casserole dish. This will not quite fit in an 8 x 8-inch (2-quart) dish. NOTE: If you do not have a 2-1/2 quart casserole, move up to a 13x9-inch (3-quart) dish to prevent spillage.
• Form the Bottom Tamale Layer. Press half of the tamale dough into the casserole dish forming a thin bottom layer. With your fingers, a fork, or a small spatula, press the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan and halfway up the sides, about 1/4- inch thick.
• Add the Filling. Spoon the meat mixture prepared earlier evenly over the entire dough surface.
• Prepare the top tamale layer. Spread the remaining tamale dough over the filling, trying to make the top portion about the same thickness as the bottom. Do this by spreading the dough out on a piece of plastic wrap and then inverting it over the tamale casserole and then peeling back the plastic wrap. If it tears a little bit, don't worry! It will come together during baking.
• Create the Steam Bath. Fill a large roasting pan with about 2 inches of hot water. Place the uncovered tamale casserole into the water bath. Cover both the tamale casserole and roaster pan with one layer of aluminum foil and place in oven. The water will steam the tamale and cook it all the way through.
• Bake. Bake for 45 to 60-minutes or until the Masa layer is set. Let it cool slightly (10-minutes) before serving so it holds its form.
• Serve. Serve warm with pico de gallo, salsa verde, sour cream, cheese sauce, enchilada sauce, crumbled cheese, chopped onions, or a traditional red salsa. There's no wrong way to eat a tamale!
• Store. Store any leftover tamale pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• Freeze. Alternatively, tamale pie may also be frozen in smaller portions and reheated in the microwave. This makes a quick and easy weekday lunch.Warm at 50% power until heated through.