Best 10 Pulled Pork Tacos Recipes

PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• For the pulled pork: In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, coriander, salt and oregano. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, combine the onion, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce, beer, and orange zest. Add the browned roast along with any pan juices. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6 hours.
• When the pork is cooked and fork tender, shred it using two forks. Add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker and toss with the onions and cooking juices. Keep warm in the slow cooker for people to help themselves and assemble the tacos with all the garnishes.

CROCK POT PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.
• Place the pork shoulder in the Crock Pot (slow cooker) and rub all over with the seasoning mixture.
• Pour the jar of salsa around the pork shoulder.
• Cook on low heat for 8-12 hours.
• Remove the pork to a plate and using 2 forks, shred the into bite size pieces (I like to remove the visible pieces of fat).
• Pour a scoop or two of the juices into the pork and stir to combine (If you want to remove the excess fat from the juice you will use, pour it into a cup and refrigerate it until the fat solidifies and can be easily scooped out. Only the juices will remain).
• Place the pork into the tortillas.
• Serve with desired accompaniments.

KOREAN PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Whisk together first 8 ingredients. Place roast in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour soy sauce mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours. , About 1 hour before serving, mix first 5 slaw ingredients until blended. Place coleslaw mix in a large bowl; toss with dressing and, if desired, sesame seeds. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., Remove roast; skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve in tortillas with slaw. If desired, serve with green onions and additional chili sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK FOR TACOS

Steps:

• Place pork roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
• Mix water and taco seasoning together in a separate bowl and pour over pork; add green chiles.
• Cover and cook on Low until fork-tender, about 8 hours. Remove pork and shred with 2 forks.

PULLED-PORK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic, onion, and chiles; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, 18 to 20 minutes. Add pork and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.

ASIAN INSPIRED PULLED PORK SHOULDER (FOR TACOS OR SLIDERS)

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan add the following items: hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ½ cup of water, sesame oil, mirin, shaoxing rice wine, lemongrass fresh, ginger, garlic, and the Chinese five spice powder.
• Whisk together. Reserve 1/4 cup for basting and set the pan with the rest of the sauce on the stove over low hit to thicken. About 30 min, whisking occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
• Place onion chunks in bottom of crock pot and set as low. Salt and pepper the pork on both sides and place on top of the onions.
• Baste top and sides of pork with the reserved sauce. Add the lid and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high. You will know it's done when it is falling apart. YUM!
• Add the cooled Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction to a magic bullet or blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Will keep in fridge for 2 weeks.
• I use this for Asian pork tacos or pulled pork sliders. Serve either one topped with shredded green and purple cabbage, thinly slices quick-pickled radishes and cucumbers, green onion, cilantro and basil. Dress with a drizzle of spicy sriracha aioli and a drizzle of the Korean inspired BBQ sauce reduction.

QUICK PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, oregano, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss with pork and place in a 6-quart pressure cooker. Add 1/4 cup water and secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat and cook until meat is fork tender, about 40 minutes (adjust heat to maintain pressure). Remove from heat, vent pressure, and remove lid. Using two forks, shred pork and serve with tortillas and desired toppings.

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, combine salsa, chili powder, oregano, cocoa and salt.
• Add pork and turn to coat.
• Cook covered on high 4-5 hours or low 7-8 hours.
• Shred with 2 forks and stir into cooking liquid.
• Serve with warm tortillas, cilantro, lime, salsa and anything else you like in your tacos or burritos.

PULLED PORK TACOS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together first three ingredients.
• 2. Place in medium size skillet over medium heat, stir occasionally until heated through.
• 3. Divide mixture evenly between the shells, and top with your favorite taco toppings.

ESCABECHE PULLED PORK TACOS WITH LOCO ORANGE SLAW

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients for Escabeche Paste in a mini food processor.
• 2. Pulse until a liquid paste is formed.
• 3. Cover roast evenly with the Escabeche mixture.
• 4. Pour chicken broth into crock pot. Add onion and green chiles.
• 5. Place roast in crockpot and cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.
• 6. Remove roast onto cutting board. Reserve liquid.
• 7. Shred the roast and add back to the crock pot. Cover with enough of the reserved liquid to desired moistness. Don't over do it - you don't want a "soupy" mixture.
• 8. Cook on low for another 30 minutes. Gather you garnishes and get ready to assemble.
• 9. On heated corn tortillas (I use the microwave) place some Pork Escabeche followed by My Crazy Orange Coleslaw. Then add your favorite garnishes. Enjoy!