Pulled Pork Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pulled Pork Tacos
Description
Pulled Pork Tacos combine succulent Kalua pulled pork prepared in a slow cooker with liquid smoke and salt to infuse rich, smoky flavor. The pork cooks until tender enough to shred easily, retaining its juices. The fresh mango avocado salsa adds a refreshing touch with ripe diced mango and avocado mixed with lime juice and cilantro, enhancing the tacos with a sweet and tangy contrast.
The corn tortillas are fried in vegetable oil until they develop a slight crispness that helps them hold the juicy fillings without becoming soggy. Assembled with pork, salsa, and a finishing touch of sour cream, the tacos offer a pleasing variety of flavors and textures. This dish is great for casual meals or entertaining when you want a vibrant, flavorful taco experience.
Choosing ripe, plump mangoes that smell sweet near the stem ensures the salsa is flavorful and free from stringiness. Frying the tortillas just enough for crispness but leaving them pliable helps maintain the structure of the tacos when filled.
Ingredients
Kalua Pulled Pork:
- 3-4 pounds pork roast click for recipe
- 1-2 tablespoons salt or kosher salt, sea salt
- 1/3 cup liquid smoke
- 1 cup water
Fresh Mango Avocado Salsa:
- 1 Mango diced, ripened
- 2 avocado diced
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Remaining Taco Ingredients:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
For the Kalua Pulled Pork:
- Rub pork generously with salt, pour on liquid smoke.
- Place pork in the Crock Pot and add water.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until it will easily shred into juices (do not drain). Shred and keep warm until ready to serve with tacos.
Fresh Mango Avocado Salsa:
- Dice the mango and avocados into small cubes.
- Put the diced mango and avocado in a bowl, then squeeze on the fresh lime juice and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro. Stir everything together, and refrigerate until tacos are ready.
Assembling the Tacos:
- Fry some corn tortillas in oil until a little crispy, then set on a paper towel and lightly salt.
- Layer each tortilla with Kalua Pork and fresh mango salsa.
- Top the tacos with sour cream.
Notes
- Select mangoes that are slightly soft but not mushy to avoid stringy texture in the salsa.
- Check ripeness by smelling near the mango stem; a sweet aroma indicates readiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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