Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 18
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Fresh Salsa and Lettuce
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder ( can be reduced to 3 lbs )
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions , finely chopped
6 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup chicken stock ( recommend 1/2 cup instead )
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , finely chopped
18 taco shells
2 cups iceberg lettuce , chopped
1 cup tomatoes , diced
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
1 cup light sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
18
Calories
305
Sugar
4g
Fat
19g
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any day of the week. This recipe combines tender, slow-cooked pork with fresh salsa, lettuce, and cheese to create a flavorful and filling taco. Perfect for feeding a family or a group of friends, these tacos are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, hot sauce, or pickled onions. Serve with a side of rice and beans for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
3.Transfer the pork to a slow cooker and add onions, garlic, chili powder, chicken stock, corn, salsa, and tomato paste. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 6 hours until pork is tender.
4.Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with a fork. Return to the slow cooker and stir in cilantro.
5.Assemble tacos by filling each shell with pork, lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and great for feeding a crowd.

The slow cooker does the work for you, and the fresh toppings add great flavor and texture to the tacos.

CONS

The pork may need to cook for several hours, so this recipe requires some planning ahead.

Additionally, the tacos can be messy to eat, so be sure to have napkins handy!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles.
Corn is high in fiber and rich in vitamins B and C, while cilantro has been linked to aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation.
However, the inclusion of cheese and sour cream can make this dish high in fat and calories.

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