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BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos

BBQ pulled pork tacos! The deliciously tender and slightly sweet pulled pork is heaped in a warmed tortilla with creamy chipotle slaw.

Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 834 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chipotle slaw
  • 1/2 head (10 oz) red cabbage cored and finely shredded
  • 1/2 head (10 oz) green cabbage cored and finely shredded
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 bunch scallions finely chopped (6 to 8 scallions)
  • 1 cup (8 oz) matchstick carrots from 2 or 3 medium carrots
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Chipotle Salsa
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha chile sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
For the tacos
  • 8 to 16 tablespoons (4 to 8 oz) unsalted butter
  • Sixteen (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 3 pounds pulled pork warmed
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce

Instructions

Make the slaw
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  1. Combine all the slaw ingredients in a large bowl. Using tongs or clean hands, thoroughly toss everything until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, anywhere from 1 to 6 hours. Toss gently to recombine before serving.
Assemble the BBQ pulled pork tacos
  1. Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until it foams, about 1 minute. Add the tortillas, a couple at a time, and cook until the bottoms are lightly charred, 15 to 45 seconds.
  2. Turn and top each with 3 ounces (85 g) pork and cook for 30 seconds. Fold the tacos slightly, and move to a large platter. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding butter as needed to the skillet between batches.
  3. Top each taco with about 1/4 cup slaw and 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Serve immediately and don’t forget to pass additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (2 tacos) Calories 834kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 92g (31%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 2171mg (90%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 53g (106%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 834

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (2 tacos)
Calories 834kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 92g 31%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 2171mg 90%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 53g 106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.