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Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos served with fresh toppings
Clara Whitley

Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with spices and served in tortillas, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pulled Pork
  • 3-4 pounds pork shoulder (or pork butt)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Sprinkle over pork for sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
For Serving
  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings: diced onion, chopped cilantro, avocado, lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chopped onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Season the pork shoulder generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  3. Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar.
  5. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.
Cooking
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 8-10 hours.
  2. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks in the slow cooker.
  3. Mix the shredded pork with the juices and let it absorb flavors for a few more minutes.
Serving
  1. Warm your tortillas and fill them with the pulled pork.
  2. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to personalize your tacos with jackfruit or shredded chicken for variations. Adjust spice levels based on your preference.

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