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Pulled Pork Tacos and Toppings
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Pulled Pork Tacos and Toppings

Pulled Pork Tacos and Toppings features slow-cooked pork shredded into tender pieces served in soft corn tortillas. Accompanying the tacos are complementary fresh toppings including a zesty lime cilantro slaw, pickled red onions, and creamy avocado crema spiced with jalapeños. Queso fresco, cilantro, and lime wedges complete the offering, allowing customization.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Rest Time
10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Pulled Pork Tacos
  • 2 pounds pork or store bought, homemade slow cooker pulled
  • 12 corn tortillas taco size
  • slaw below, cilantro and lime
  • red onion below, pickled
  • avocado below, cream
  • ½ cup queso fresco
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely minced, fresh
  • lime wedges
  • salsa optional and to taste, additional
Lime Cilantro Slaw
  • 1 ½ cups red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 3 carrot peeled and grated, medium/large
  • ½ cup corn use fresh corn, frozen corn that's been thawed, or canned corn that's been drained, roasted
  • ½ cup cilantro finely minced, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeños finely minced, pickled
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno brine pickled
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Pickled Red Onions
  • ½ red onion peeled and sliced thin, medium/large
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon salt
Avocado Crema
  • 2 avocado ripe medium/large Hass
  • ½ cup Mexican crema the former is thinner than the later, or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeños finely minced, pickled
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno brine pickled
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Pulled Pork Tacos - Make one batch of homemade Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. It's a very easy recipe but you need to plan ahead 4 to 8 hours, because it cooks in a slow cooker. Alternatively, you can use store bought pulled pork.
  2. Assembly - Place the stack of corn tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, damped a paper towels, wring it out, place it over the tortillas, and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. This helps them be more pliable and less prone to ripping. If you prefer crispy tacos, fry the tortillas in a large skillet with a bit of vegetable or canola oil for about 15 seconds per side.
  3. Add a bit of pulled pork to each taco, and top with the various toppings you want (see items 4 through 7 below for how to prepare the various options), as well as sprinkling queso fresco, cilatanto, lime juice, or other salsas*, as desired. Note - All toppings are entirely optional and should be added if desired, and to taste.
  4. Cilantro Lime Slaw - To a large bowl, add all the ingredients, stir to combine, and let stand for at least 5 to 10 minutes to soften while you prepare the other toppings. Tip - If you can find a bagged coleslaw type of mix with both red and green sliced cabbage and shredded carrots, use it to save time. Taste and make any necessary salt or seasoning adjustments, to taste. Extra slaw will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  5. Pickled Red Onions - To a microwave-safe bowl, add the vinegars, sugar, salt, and heat on high power for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.
  6. Place the sliced red onions in a Mason jar with a lid or medium bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over the onions, stir to combine, and cover. Let stand for at least 5 to 10 minutes, or up to overnight. You can keep it on your counter or in the fridge if you plan to let the onions marinate for many hours. Extra onions will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 10 to 14 days.
  7. Avocado Crema - To the canister of a high speed blender or food processor, add all ingredients, and pulse for a couple seconds or whiz until desired texture is achieved. Tip - If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can mash the avocado and whisk everything together by hand. Taste and make any necessary salt or seasoning adjustments, to taste. Extra avocado crema will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It will oxidize a bit but the crema or sour cream, coupled with the lime juice, will prevent it a bit.

Notes

  • For extra flavor variety, add your preferred homemade or store-bought salsa to the tacos as desired.
  • Nutrition estimates assume dividing into 12 portions using one tortilla and one-twelfth of each topping per taco.
  • Any leftover slow cooker pulled pork can be repurposed in recipes like Pulled Pork Sliders for additional meals.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 1514mg (63%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 1514mg 63%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 7g 14%

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