Pulled Pork Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 (with leftover pork)
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Calories
547 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pulled Pork Tacos
Description
Pulled Pork Tacos are prepared with a well-seasoned pork shoulder that cooks low and slow in a slow cooker alongside aromatic ingredients like diced onion, garlic, and orange juice. The seasonings include paprika, oregano, and cumin, providing a balanced and earthy flavor profile. After cooking, the pork is shredded to create tender, juicy meat that absorbs the seasonings well.
The assembly combines the warm shredded pork with pickled red onion, goat cheese, and fresh cilantro on soft tortillas, offering a mix of textures and complementary flavors. The pickled onion adds acidity and brightness while the goat cheese contributes creaminess with a slight tang.
This recipe makes a versatile meal that can serve as a casual dinner or a tasty appetizer when made into smaller tacos. The pork can also be cooked ahead and shredded in advance to save time during assembly.
Ingredients
Pulled Pork
- 4½ pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 orange juiced
Taco Ingredients
- tortillas
- Pickled red onion
- goat cheese
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper together.
- Place the diced onion, garlic and orange juice in your slow cooker.
- Trim all excess fat from the pork shoulder, then rub the spice mixture generously around the entire pork shoulder and place in the slow cooker. Turn your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
- Once your pork is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to a plate or cutting board and use two forks to shred the pork.
- Assemble your tacos by placing a portion of warmed pulled pork, a few slices of onion, cheese, and cilantro on top of each tortilla.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6(with leftover pork)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1053mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 1290IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 88.8mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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