Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 15
Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos for a Delicious Mexican Night
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours and 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless pork butt
1 can tomato paste
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar , packed
1 tablespoon lime zest , grated
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups Coleslaw
1 scallion , sliced
12 taco shells
1 large tomatoes , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
349
Sugar
7g
Fat
14g
Tacos are a popular Mexican dish made of a tortilla filled with protein such as meat, fish, or vegetables, and topped with different vegetables. The Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos is an easy-to-make recipe that allows you to enjoy this Mexican delicacy at home. The pork is cooked in a crock-pot with a delicious blend of tomato paste, barbecue sauce, and different spices and served with coleslaw, chopped tomatoes, and scallions. This recipe is sure to satisfy all Mexican food cravings, add excitement to your night, and make dinner a breeze.

Instructions

1.Mix together tomato paste, barbecue sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, lime zest, chili powder, garlic and salt in a bowl.
2.Place pork in a crock-pot and pour tomato mixture over the pork.
3.Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or until pork is very tender.
4.Remove the pork from the crock-pot and shred it using two forks.
5.Serve the pork in warm taco shells with coleslaw, sliced scallions and chopped tomato.

PROS

Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos is a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe that can satisfy any Mexican food lover.

It can be served for parties or family dinners, and the meat can be stored for up to three days in the refrigerator or can be frozen for later use.

CONS

Pulled pork tacos can be high in calories and fat.
The recipe contains barbecue sauce and sugar which may not suit all individuals with certain dietary restrictions.

Additionally, using too many taco shells or using tortilla chips can add up the calories from the carb intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pulled pork, despite being a high-calorie dish, can provide nutritional benefits when prepared with lean cuts of pork. As it is a great source of protein, it helps promote muscle growth and repair.
The dish is low-carb and high-protein, making it a great option for individuals who are looking to lose weight or building muscle. The vegetables added as toppings give the dish more nutritional benefits.

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