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Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Irresistible Pulled Pork Tacos are made from fall-apart tender pork in a crispy cheese taco shell. Top them off with crunchy coleslaw!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 954 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

for the pulled pork:
  • 3-4 lb boned pork shoulder roast
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup Favorite BBQ sauce
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 cup Favorite BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
for the sesame slaw:
  • 4 cups coleslaw cabbage mix
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
for the crispy cheese taco shells:
  • 6 cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Place pork shoulder into cold crock pot and cover with beef broth, BBQ sauce, salt and pepper. Cover with lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until pork is very tender.
  2. Remove pork from crock pot and drain off fat and most of the cooking liquid, leaving about 1 cup in the bottom. Shred pork being sure to remove any visible fat. Place shredded pork back into warm crock pot and stir in remaining 1 cup BBQ sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm in crock pot until ready to serve.
  3. For the sesame slaw, combine cabbage mix, cilantro and onions. Set aside. In small bowl, mix sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together. Pour over slaw and toss to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat a small (preferably non stick) skillet to medium heat. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese into hot skillet, making a 4-5 inch circle (approximately). Cook 2-3 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and the bottom is golden brown. Remove carefully in one piece and place on some paper towels. Dab the top to remove any excess grease and quickly place over a small cup or handle to shape cheese into a taco shell shape. Let crispy cheese cool and remove. Repeat this process until all shells have been formed.
  5. To serve, spoon some warm pulled pork into the bottom of a crispy cheese shell and top with sesame slaw.

Nutrition Information

Calories 954kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 211mg (70%) Sodium 2172mg (91%) Potassium 940mg (27%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 1476IU (30%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 905mg (91%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 954

% Daily Value*

Calories 954kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 211mg 70%
Sodium 2172mg 91%
Potassium 940mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 1476IU 30%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 905mg 91%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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