Smokey pulled pork with gumbo vegetables

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Place bottle of the marinade in a large pot with pork and stock. Mix and on the stovetop simmer for 30 mins. Take off heat Keeping the sauce/ stock in the pot take out the pork and shred with a fork, once shredded place pork back into the liquid and set aside.

2. Step 2

   To make a roux, stir flour and butter in a casserole pot over medium to medium-low heat. Once combined, it is easier to use a wooden spoon to stir. Stir continuously for at least 3 to 6 minutes, until mixture turns a dark caramel colour. Add ½ cup of water and stir till combined.

3. Step 3

   Add onions, capsicum, carrot, celery, jalapeno, and garlic. Cook, frequently stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, bay leaves and smoked paprika and stir.

4. Step 4

   Now slowly pour in pork and liquid into the vegetable pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. And discard bay leaves—season to your liking.

5. Step 5

   Serve Pork Gumbo with cooked brown rice and (optional Garnish with coriander)