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Slow cooker pulled pork tacos with avocado, red onion, lime and salsa.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Jack Slobodian
These slow-cooked pulled pork tacos are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or weekend gathering. The pork is seasoned with smoky spices and cooked until tender, then shredded and served with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
 
 

For the Pulled Pork

  • 2.2 pounds pork shoulder
  • ⅔ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano or regular oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the Tacos

  • tortillas warmed
  • lime wedges
  • avocado sliced or mashed
  • red onion diced or sliced
  • fresh cilantro leaves
  • salsa for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chipotle chili powder, cumin, oregano, and sea salt. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork.
  • Add the smashed garlic cloves and pour in the freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4–5 hours or low for 8 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  • Remove and discard the garlic cloves. Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks.
  • Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices to keep it moist and flavorful.

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Notes

  • Make-ahead: Pulled pork can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Taco toppings: More toppings that work well are cheese, pickled onions, and sour cream.
  • Alternative cooking method: If you don’t have a slow cooker, this recipe can be made in a Dutch oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 3–4 hours until tender.
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