Best 9 Slow Cooker Pork Tacos Recipes

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Craving tender, flavorful slow-cooker pork tacos loaded with vibrant fillings? Look no further! Discover a delectable journey into the world of slow-cooked pork taco recipes, where succulent pork simmers in a symphony of spices, ready to be paired with an array of tantalizing toppings. From classic Mexican flavors to innovative fusion creations, our curated selection promises an explosion of taste that will satisfy every taco enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure, as we uncover the secrets to perfectly cooked slow-cooker pork tacos that will leave you craving more.

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SLOW-COOKER PORK TACOS



Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos image

For an easy Mexican meal, set and forget seasoned pork shoulder for this Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos recipe from Food Network Magazine.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h36m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 whole ancho chiles
3 whole pasilla chiles
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks
Freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Assorted taco toppings, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the ancho and pasilla chiles and the garlic in a bowl; add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Microwave on high until soft and pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Stem and seed the chiles; peel the garlic. Transfer the chiles and garlic to a blender.
  • Add the chipotles, onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and the oregano to the blender; puree until smooth. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat; add the chile sauce and fry, stirring, until thick and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Pour in the broth and reduce until slightly thickened.
  • Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, then pour in the sauce. Cover and cook on high until the meat is tender, about 5 hours. (Or cook the meat in a large Dutch oven, covered, for 1 hour 45 minutes at 350 degrees; uncover and cook 30 more minutes.)
  • Discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred the pork with 2 forks; season with salt and pepper. Serve the shredded pork in the tortillas, along with toppings.

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK FOR TACOS



Slow Cooker Pulled Pork for Tacos image

Seasoned pork cooks all day in the slow cooker. Serve in soft or hard taco shells and top with sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Provided by MANDY5473

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 8h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 cup water
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 474 mg, Sugar 1 g

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE-ORANGE PORK TACOS



Slow-Cooker Chipotle-Orange Pork Tacos image

You can serve this warmly spiced, slow-cooked pork in its entirety for a crowd, or treat it as a "nextover" and turn the extra servings into a brand-new dinner later in the week.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Taco     Slow Cooker     Pork     Oregano     Chili     Cinnamon     Orange Juice     Lime Juice     Garlic     Tortillas     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Onion     #cook90     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Entertaining

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (6-lb.) skinless, boneless pork shoulder roast, preferably untied
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt
2 Tbsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. chili powder, preferably chipotle
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. finely grated orange zest
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
Corn tortillas, sour cream, cilantro, pickled red onions, and hot sauce (for serving)
Special Equipment
A 6-qt. (or larger) slow cooker

Steps:

  • Rub pork all over with 2 Tbsp. salt. Let sit at room temperature 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix oregano, brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, orange zest, and remaining 2 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Rub all over pork, then transfer pork to slow cooker insert. Add orange juice, lime juice, and garlic, then toss to coat. Cook on high 8 hours or on low 10 hours until pork is super-tender and falls apart easily when raked with a fork.
  • Using tongs, transfer pork to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool slightly. Strain juices left in slow cooker through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof measuring cup or bowl. Let sit 10 minutes, then spoon off and discard fat. Transfer 1/2 cup juices to a resealable container and chill to use in Chile-Orange Pork Stir-Fry.
  • Using 2 forks or tongs, shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any larger pieces of fat. Transfer 2 cups meat to a resealable container and chill for Chile-Orange Pork Stir-Fry, or reserve for another use. Return remaining meat (you should have about 6 cups) to slow cooker along with 1 cup strained juices. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Serve shredded pork with tortillas, sour cream, cilantro, onions, and hot sauce for assembling tacos.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pork can be marinated 1 day ahead. Cover slow cooker insert with plastic and chill. Pork can be cooked 3 days ahead. Shred, then chill in an airtight container along with juices; rewarm gently before serving.

SLOW-COOKER GREEN CHILE PORK TACOS



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An authentic filling for tacos, pork tastefully combines with seasoning mix, green chiles and salsa.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3- to 4-lb boneless pork sirloin roast, netting or string removed
1/4 cup water
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into 16 pieces
16 flour tortillas (6 inch)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork roast pieces. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides.
  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place pork. Add water to skillet; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Pour over pork. Top pork with taco seasoning mix and chiles.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove pork from cooker to cutting board. Pull pork into bite-size chunks, using 2 forks. Return pork to juices in cooker.
  • Place cheese and salsa in separate serving bowls. On serving platter, arrange cheese, salsa, tomato, cilantro and lime pieces. Warm tortillas as directed on package. Spoon pork onto tortillas, using slotted spoon; top with cheese, tomato, cilantro and salsa. Squeeze lime juice over fillings. Fold tortillas in half over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SMOKY PORK TINGA TACOS (SLOW COOKER)



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This is a Rick Bayless recipe, from his book Mexican Everyday. I am posting as it is in his cookbook. Note, when I made this, I used the full 4 chilies in adobo sauce and although my husband and I REALLY seriously like heat in our food, this was almost too hot. So if you are sensitive, you may want to cut back on those. We really enjoyed this recipe, I hope someone will try it and hopefully enjoy it as well. This makes enough for 12 people to have 2 each.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 24 soft taco's, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red potatoes or 4 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (preferably fire roasted)
3 -4 canned chipotle chiles, in adobo seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 to 4 chiles, not 3 to 4 cans)
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (sauce from the can the chiles came in)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed in garlic press
1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick (optional)
salt
4 ounces fresh mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed (about 1/2 cup) (optional)
24 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (can sub feta or goat cheese)
2 large avocados, pitted & sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices for serving

Steps:

  • Spread potatoes over bottom of a slow cooker and top with pork. In a large bowl, mix the undrained tomatoes with the chipotles, chipotle canning sauce, worcestershire, oregano, garlic, optional onion and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the meat and potatoes. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours.
  • When you are ready to eat, fry the optional chorizo in a medium skillet until thoroughly done, about 4 minutes. Uncover the pork tinga and spoon off any fat that has accumulated on top. Sprinkle on the chorizo, then stir everything together, breaking the pork into smaller pieces (sized for wrapping in tortilla's).
  • If there is a lot of liquid, tip it off and boil it rapidly until reduced and syrupy, then stir it back into the meat mixture.
  • Taste & season with additional salt if you think it needs it.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, crumbled fresh cheese & avocado.
  • Note: If you do not have a slow cooker, it says you can do this in a medium sized heavy pot. Lay pork in the pot, top with potatoes, cover with tomato mixture, set lid in place and braise in a 300 degree oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until pork is completely tender.

SLOW-COOKER PINEAPPLE-PORK TACOS



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Give a Mexican standard a Caribbean edge when you fill ready-made taco shells with slow-cooked pork, pineapple, and lime along with traditional fillings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup Old El Paso™ salsa

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork in slow cooker; sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours or until pork pulls apart easily with fork.
  • Remove pork from slow cooker; shred pork. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Stir in pineapple and lime juice.
  • To serve, divide pork among taco shells (about 1/4 cup each), and top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 2 g

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK TACOS



Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos image

Make and share this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LooWho

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 18 tacos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
18 corn tortillas
cilantro (fresh)
salsa

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.1, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 134.3, Sodium 1014.1, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 37.8

SLOW-COOKER ENCHILADA PORK TACOS WITH SWEET-CORN SLAW



Slow-Cooker Enchilada Pork Tacos with Sweet-Corn Slaw image

Top these easy summertime enchilada pork tacos or burritos-your choice-with a sweet summer corn slaw.

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 to 4 lb pork shoulder
2 to 3 tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 can (14 oz) diced green chilies
1/2 of a sweet onion, finely diced
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded fresh green cabbage or cabbage slaw
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, diced
Juice of 1 medium lime
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 to 12 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch), warmed, OR 4 to 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
Sliced avocado, as desired (for tacos)
1 1/2 cups steamed white rice or Spanish rice, as desired (for burritos)
Cooked black beans, as desired (for burritos)
Cotija or queso fresco cheese, crumbled, as desired (for tacos or burritos)

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Add Pork ingredients to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or High heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make Sweet Summer Corn Slaw. Heat grill on high. Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap corn in 1 layer of foil. Place on grill. Cook 10 minutes, rotating corn 3 times. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer; remove foil, and cook corn 5 minutes longer. Remove corn from grill, and allow to cool 5 minutes. Use sharp knife to cut off corn kernels, and add kernels to medium bowl.
  • To same bowl, add remaining slaw ingredients and a pinch of salt. Toss well; cover and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • When pork is cooked and falling apart, remove it from slow cooker, and allow to cool slightly. Shred pork with 2 forks, and drizzle with sauce left in slow cooker.
  • To assemble tacos, place a little warm pork in warmed 6-inch tortilla; top with sliced avocado and slaw. Sprinkle with cheese. Repeat to use remaining 6-inch tortillas.
  • To assemble burritos, heat one 8-inch tortilla at a time in microwave 30 seconds. Working quickly, layer cheese, hot rice, warm pork, black beans and slaw toward 1 end of tortilla. Fold sides over the line of ingredients, and roll up tortilla (try to roll tight). Repeat to use remaining 8-inch tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW COOKER PORK TACOS WITH HOISIN AND GINGER



Slow Cooker Pork Tacos With Hoisin and Ginger image

This recipe uses a mixture of hoisin and fish sauces as braising liquid, and is a riff on an old Corinne Trang recipe for wok-fried rib tips. It results in a tangle of pulled pork that is best accompanied by a bright and crunchy slaw, and served on warm flour tortillas that recall the soft pliancy of Chinese bao. Cooking time will vary depending on the slow cooker you're using, but generally the meat begins to fall apart nicely in the neighborhood of 5 to 7 hours. And of course you don't need a slow cooker. To make the dish in a covered dutch oven, cook in a 325-350 degree oven for 4 or 5 hours, or until the meat shreds easily from the bone.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, tacos, main course

Time 7h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium-size yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1/2 bone-in pork shoulder, skin and fat removed, approximately 5 pounds
12 to 16 flour tortillas, warmed
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like peanut or grapeseed
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
1 small green cabbage, cored and sliced thinly
2 medium-size cucumbers, peeled and sliced into julienne
2 medium-size carrots, peeled and sliced into julienne
1 Asian pear, peeled, cored and sliced into julienne
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare the pork: Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat. After a minute or so, swirl in the sesame oil and then the onions, stirring to combine. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook until the onions are soft and becoming translucent. Turn off the heat, stir in the ginger and set aside.
  • Add the hoisin sauce and the fish sauce to the pan, and stir to combine, loosening the mixture with a little less than half a cup of water. Add sriracha sauce to taste.
  • Put a few spoonfuls of the sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker, then nestle the pork on top of it. Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the pork. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until the pork shreds easily with a fork. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and allow to rest for a few minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the slaw: Put the vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, neutral oil and sriracha sauce in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cabbage, cucumbers, carrots and Asian pear and toss to combine.
  • Shred the pork with a pair of forks. Discard bones. Return the pulled pork to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices. Serve with the slaw and warmed tortillas, with the cilantro on the side.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a pork shoulder or butt roast. These cuts are well-marbled and will become fall-apart tender in the slow cooker.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the pork overnight, you can still make this recipe. Just add the spices to the pork and cook it in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
  • To make the tacos even more flavorful, top them with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo.
  • If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to warm them up before serving. You can do this in the microwave or in a hot skillet.
  • For a healthier version of this recipe, use whole wheat tortillas and lean ground pork.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pork tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for busy weeknights or for casual gatherings with friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give slow cooker pork tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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