Pulled Pork Taco
Transform your next taco night with these mouthwatering pulled pork tacos, a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and tangy flavors. This slow-cooked delight features tender, fall-apart pork shoulder seasoned with a robust dry rub of paprika, cumin, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness. The pork is braised for hours in a flavorful mixture of apple cider vinegar and broth, ensuring every bite is juicy and packed with depth. Served on warm tortillas and topped with fresh cilantro, crunchy red onions, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos offer a vibrant and satisfying meal. Customize with creamy avocado slices, crisp shredded cabbage, or tangy sour cream to create your ultimate taco experience. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or even meal prep, this pulled pork taco recipe is easy, versatile, and sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 pieces Small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup Chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup Diced red onion
- 4 pieces Lime wedges
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
- 1 cup Shredded cabbage or lettuce (optional)
- 1 piece Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture generously all over the pork shoulder.
In a slow cooker, pour in the apple cider vinegar and broth. Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat.
Skim the fat from the cooking liquid, then pour some of the liquid over the shredded pork to keep it moist and flavorful.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by adding a generous portion of pulled pork to each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Optionally, add sour cream, shredded cabbage or lettuce, and avocado slices for extra flavor and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy your pulled pork tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.7 g | 416% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.0 g | 560% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1012 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 6626 mg | 288% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.3 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 274.0 g | 548% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 5787 mg | 123% | |
*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.
