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Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Tacos
Whip up effortless sweet pork tacos with our simple slow cooker recipe, perfect for any gathering. Make a large batch with minimal prep and even save some for later, ensuring flavorful meals are always on hand.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Sweet Salsa Pulled Pork
- 3-5 pound boneless pork butt roast
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic about 6 cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce jar) salsa
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin optional
For Serving
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas or corn
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1/2 cup Crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Place a 3-5 pound boneless pork butt roast into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Rub the pork with 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove at least half of the grease and juices.
- In a small bowl, stir a 1 (16 ounce jar) salsa with 1 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cumin until combined. Pour over the pork and return the lid to the slow cooker. Cook for another 1-2 hours until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
- Serve on warmed tortillas and top with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
693mg
(29%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 693mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.