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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are just about the easiest, most delicious way to get your Taco Tuesday (or any day’s) dinner on the table.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 4-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup prepared salsa (use your favorite!)
  • 1 canned chipotle chili + 2 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from the can
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 small onion peeled and cut in half
  • 10-12 6-inch tortillas
  • favorite toppings such as lettuce, cheese, hot sauce, green onions, cilantro, or lime wedges optional, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Trim excess fat from the pork and cut into 4 pieces. Season on all sides generously with salt.
  2. Put the salsa, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
  3. Add the onion and pork to the slow cooker and turn to coat with the sauce. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  4. Transfer the pork to a bowl and shred with two forks. Pour the sauce through a strainer and skim the fat with a spoon or a fat separator if you like. Add enough sauce to the pork to moisten it.
  5. To serve, warm the tortillas and fill with pulled pork and desired garnishes.

Notes

  • Toppings: some of my favorites include guacamole or sliced avocado, corn salsa, cilantro, onions, and hot sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Potassium 830mg (24%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 932IU (19%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 481mg 20%
Potassium 830mg 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 932IU 19%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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