5 from 3 votes
Shredded Pork Tacos
These Shredded Pork Tacos have spiced pork that is slow cooked and shredded, then served with your favorite taco toppings. This is a minimal effort meal with maximum flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 lb pork roast (I suggest a pork shoulder roast)
- 2 onion medium
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- red onion diced, shredded, sliced; for toppings
- cilantro
- sour cream
- cabbage
- avocado
- cotija cheese
- lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, oregano, and cumin.
- Cut the roast into a few large chunks. Sprinkle the seasoning mix even over the pork.
- Cut the onions in half, the slice into half moons. Place the onions in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the pork to the slow cooker on top of the onions. Add the water to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low until the pork is pull apart tender, about 6-7 hours.
- Once tender, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred. Return the pork to the slow cooker and mix in with the cooked onions.
- Warm the tortillas, or char in a dry skillet or over a gas stove. Add some of the pork to each tortilla, then top with your desired toppings.
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Notes
- Different slow cookers cook at different temperatures. Start checking your pork earlier for doneness if yours cooks faster.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include any toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tacos
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1217mg
(51%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1217mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.