Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
Transform your taco night with these irresistible Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos—a perfect balance of bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Using a slow cooker, this recipe makes it effortlessly easy to achieve perfectly seasoned, juicy pork shoulder that shreds like a dream after hours of gentle cooking in a flavorful mix of apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. A savory spice rub featuring paprika, cumin, garlic, and a touch of brown sugar infuses the meat with mouthwatering richness, while the low-and-slow cooking method guarantees maximum flavor. Serve the pulled pork in warm flour or corn tortillas and let everyone personalize their tacos with toppings like diced onion, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, and a zesty squeeze of lime. Ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prep, these slow cooker tacos are a crowd-pleasing way to enjoy Tex-Mex at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 12 pieces Small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 variety Optional taco toppings: diced onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth around the pork (not directly on top to avoid washing off the spice rub).
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
Once the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the meat, discarding any excess fat or bone.
If you'd like, you can mix some of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker back into the shredded pork for extra flavor and moisture.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with a generous portion of shredded pork. Add your choice of toppings such as diced onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, shredded cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 303.2 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.4 g | 537% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 8655 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.7 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 274.3 g | 549% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 4773 mg | 102% | |
*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.
