Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos are a crowd favourite. Tender pork and fresh slaw wrapped in crispy tortillas make them perfect for casual gatherings. With the slow cooker doing most of the work, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.

Serves 10

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

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Storage

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to five days.

Freeze: Pack into freezer bags, pressing out as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

Fold it into burritos or enchiladas.

Layer it in quesadillas

Top nachos for the ultimate snack.

Add it to rice bowls with guacamole.

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Ingredients

2kg pork shoulder, skinless, boneless
1 red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice from 1 orange
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons jalapeños, sliced

Pork rub:

1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp Salt and pepper

Tacos:

20 mini tortillas
1/2 red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups sour cream
1 avocado
3 limes, quartered
2 tomatoes, chopped

Directions

Cut off any excess fat from the pork shoulder
Rub the pork shoulder with olive oil and spices.
If your slow cooker allows, brown the pork in the cooker pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes on all sides. If you don’t have this option, brown the pork in a large skillet on the stovetop, then transfer it to the slow cooker.
Place the onion, garlic, orange juice, chicken stock, and pickled jalapeños in the slow cooker with the pork. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.
Warm the mini tortillas in a skillet or microwave. For each taco, add a generous amount of pulled pork. Top with cabbage, slices of avocado, a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkle of tomatoes. Enjoy!