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Ginger Beer Pulled Pork Tacos
5 from 3 votes

Ginger Beer Pulled Pork Tacos

These slow cooker ginger beer pulled pork tacos are topped with spicy chipotle coleslaw and served on toasted corn tortillas.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Dinner

Ingredients

For ginger beer pulled pork:
  • 2 yellow onion sliced, large
  • 1 pork butt boneless, 5 pounds
  • 1 Jamaican ginger beer 12 ounce bottle
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For slaw:
  • 1 coleslaw mix 16 ounce bag
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons milk whole
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
For tacos:
  • corn tortillas
  • 1 cilantro stems removed, bunch
  • 2 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

For ginger beer pulled pork:
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  1. In a large 6 quart slow cooker add sliced onions and top with pork butt.
  2. Pour in ginger beer.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, smoked paprika, pepper, cumin, chipotle chili powder, chili powder, garlic powder, and Dijon mustard.
  4. Pour homemade sauce over pork butt, cover, and slow cook on high for 6-8 hours.
  5. Flip the pork butt halfway through cooking.
  6. When the pork is tender remove it from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
  7. Add pulled pork back to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  8. Keep warm while you prepare the tacos.
For slaw:
  1. In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix together until creamy.
  2. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make your tacos.
  3. Taste before servings and season with salt if needed.
For tacos:
  1. Set a small skillet over medium-high heat and toast corn tortillas. Each side should take about 30 seconds.
  2. To assemble tacos layout corn tortilla, fill with pulled pork, top with slaw, and sprinkle with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g (112%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 1094mg (46%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 1094mg 46%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 20g 40%

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