Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos
Description
For these Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos, leftover shredded pork is heated in bacon grease or oil on medium-high heat. Cooking it uncovered in an even layer allows the pork to develop crispy golden edges on both sides, enhancing the texture. The crisping not only warms the meat but adds a depth of flavor from the rendered fat. Once the pork is ready, it is served hot inside tortillas which may be corn or flour depending on preference.
Common taco toppings include shredded iceberg lettuce for crunch, finely diced red onion for sharpness, and crumbled cotija cheese which adds a salty creaminess. Hot sauce offers customizable heat. This assembly keeps the tacos fresh and vibrant against the rich pork. They are suitable for a casual meal or using up leftover pork efficiently.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds pulled pork leftover
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease or oil
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- iceberg lettuce shredded
- red onion finely diced
- cotija cheese or feta cheese
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon bacon grease or oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, arrange shredded pork in an even layer in the pan and cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip the pork. It should appear golden brown and crispy. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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