Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos
Transform your taco night with these Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos, where bold, savory flavors meet fresh and vibrant toppings for a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Tender, juicy pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic seasonings like cumin, paprika, and oregano, then shredded and paired with a delightful mix of tangy feta cheese, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant fresh parsley and mint. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas, these tacos are a balanced feast brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. With minimal prep and the ease of a slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for entertaining or a satisfying family dinner. Try these pork tacos today for an irresistible combination of hearty and fresh flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 large Onion
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 12 small Corn tortillas
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint
Instructions
Trim any excess fat off the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and brown them on all sides for 6-8 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary.
Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft.
Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Pour the contents of the pan over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded.
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork inside the slow cooker. Mix it well with the cooking juices.
Finely dice the cucumber and quarter the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and mint.
To assemble the tacos, lightly warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Spoon the shredded pork onto the tortillas, then top with feta cheese, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.7 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 867 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 4532 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.7 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.1 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 256.9 g | 514% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1024 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 5479 mg | 117% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
