Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

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Slow cooker pulled pork tacos are a tasty and simple meal. You can make them with just a few steps. Put pork, salsa, spices, and other ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. After a few hours, you’ll have tender, flavorful meat ready for tacos.

This recipe is great for busy days or when you want to feed a crowd. You can add your favorite toppings like cheese, lettuce, or hot sauce. The pulled pork is also good for other dishes like sandwiches or nachos.

Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes List)

Here’s what you’ll need for these tasty pulled pork tacos:

• 4-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
• Salt
• 1 cup prepared salsa (use your favorite!)
• 1 canned chipotle chili + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 small onion, peeled and halved
• 10-12 6-inch tortillas

Don’t worry if you’re missing something! Try these easy swaps:

• Pork butt instead of shoulder
• Homemade salsa or enchilada sauce for prepared salsa
• Chili powder for chipotle and adobo sauce
• Regular paprika if you can’t find smoked
• Garlic powder (1 tsp) for fresh garlic
• Flour tortillas instead of corn

For toppings, pick your favorites:

• Shredded lettuce
• Cheese (cheddar or queso fresco)
• Hot sauce
• Sliced green onions
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges

Mix and match to make your perfect taco!

Instructions

Get your slow cooker ready for some tasty pulled pork tacos! Here’s how to make them:

1. 
   

   Trim extra fat from the pork and cut it into 4 pieces. Season all sides with salt.

   
   
2. 
   

   Mix salsa, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and salt in your slow cooker.

   
   
3. 
   

   Add the onion and pork to the mixture. Turn the meat to coat it well.

   
   
4. 
   

   Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

   
   
5. 
   

   Take out the pork and shred it with forks in a bowl.

   
   
6. 
   

   Strain the sauce and skim off fat if you like. Add some sauce back to the meat to keep it moist.

   
   
7. 
   

   Warm your tortillas and fill them with the pulled pork.

   
   
8. 
   

   Top with your favorite garnishes like lettuce, cheese, or hot sauce.

   
   

Now you’re all set to enjoy your homemade pulled pork tacos! They’re perfect for a family dinner or when you have friends over. The slow cooker does most of the work, so you can relax while the pork cooks to tender perfection.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For extra flavor, rub the pork with your favorite spice blend before cooking. This adds depth to the meat.

You can prep the ingredients the night before. Mix the sauce and store it in the fridge. In the morning, just add everything to the slow cooker.

Don’t skip trimming the excess fat. This keeps your tacos from being too greasy.

Try crisping up the shredded pork in a hot skillet before serving. It adds a nice texture to your tacos.

Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw if frozen, then warm in a skillet or microwave. Add a splash of water or broth to keep it moist.

Get creative with toppings! Try pickled onions, avocado slices, or a tangy slaw for extra crunch and flavor.

Make a big batch and use leftovers for sandwiches, nachos, or quesadillas throughout the week.