Mexican style Pulled Pork

[ursa_m1n0r]

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[manyra]

Oh I so want to try this right now but we just had pulled pork burritos a few weeks ago.

[ursa_m1n0r]

A few weeks!?!

We had Southern style pulled pork last weekend. There is NO such thing as too much pulled pork! :o)

hugses and snuggles,
M

[mallt]

Let me know if you find a source for seeds :)

[mallt]

Do you know which it one it referred to (from Wikipedia, Oregano):

Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus, formerly Coleus aromaticus), also of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Sometimes also called "Mexican oregano", it has large and somewhat succulent leaves.

Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens) is not of the mint, but of the closely related vervain family (Verbenaceae), including e.g. the Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora). It is a highly studied herb that is said to be of some medical use and is common in curandera (female shamanic practices) in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Mexican oregano has a very similar flavour to oregano, but is usually stronger. It is becoming more commonly sold outside of Mexico, especially in the United States. It is sometimes used as a substitute for epazote leaves; this substitution would not work the other way round.[citation needed]

[ursa_m1n0r]

Recipe did not say specifically, but I did some searching and came up with the same genus and species L. graveolens that you found in wikipedia.

I've heard there is a store in the vicinity of Edmonton trail and 20th Ave N that carries Mexican ingredients.

Also found that growing L. graveolens from seed is very difficult and most often it is propogated by clippings. :-(

M

[mallt]

I was looking for another spice when I came across a store in town called Silk Road Spice Merchant... & looksie what they have! http://www.silkroadspices.ca/products/oregano-mexican