There are few things better than biting into a tender, juicy taco filled with succulent pulled pork. And when you make it in the slow cooker, it's a cinch to prepare. Simply throw all the ingredients in the cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, you'll have a delicious meal that the whole family will love. So whether you're entertaining friends or just looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to please.
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SLOW COOKER MEXICAN PULLED PORK TACOS
Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Slow Cooker
Time 8h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Brown the roast: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. (If you are using a slow cooker with a removable container that can be used on the stove top, use that. Otherwise, use a separate pan.) Place the roast in the pan and brown on all sides.
- Serve warm: Serve with warm tortillas, avocados, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice or salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 483 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK TACOS
Slow cooked meals I find to be a delight, both to prepare for ease but also for the tender meat. You can reduce the cooking time if you place the slow cooker on high. We made this with 3.5 lbs of pork and had more than enough meat for 6 servings. I would also reduce the chicken broth as we found there was too much liquid.
Provided by Deantini
Categories Pork
Time 10h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork all over. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add onions, garlic and chili powder to Dutch oven; fry, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, stirring to scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan; scrape into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or until pork is tender.
- If you do not have time, you could omit step 1-3 and just add everything to the cooker as it is. I think that step 1-3 does add flavour, though.
- Transfer pork to cutting board. Trim off excess fat; with 2 forks, shred pork. Return pork to slow cooker.
- Add corn, salsa and tomato paste. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in coriander.
- Serve in bowl along with basket of taco shells for everyone to spoon mixture into.
- Serve lettuce, tomatoes cheese and sour cream in separate small bowls for everyone to garnish tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1141.7, Fat 80.5, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 232.3, Sodium 1112.1, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 59.3
SLOW-COOKER PORK TACOS
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
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.
PULLED PORK TACOS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 8h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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
To bring together the flavors of this slow cooker dinner idea, combine this pork shoulder recipe with salsa and spices.
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories Pork Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Weelicious Graduation Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
SLOW-COOKED PORK TACOS
This wonderful taco filling also tastes great wrapped in Bibb lettuce leaves. I like to use any leftovers to make burritos the next day. -Kathleen Wolf, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except tortillas and toppings. Cook, covered, on high until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. , Shred pork with two forks. Serve in tortillas; top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW COOKER TEXAS PULLED PORK
Slow cooked, Texas-style pulled pork that is served on a buttered and toasted roll. My family's favorite.
Provided by cmccreight
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on High until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
- Spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. Toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Spoon pork into the toasted buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 802.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
CROCK POT PULLED PORK TACOS AND THEN SOME
With the leftovers from the pulled pork recipe below, we have a) made sandwiches, b) combined some with BBQ sauce and c) ate it straight from the bowl in the fridge... all sheer bliss. Today when I spied the last of our supply, I was inspired to make tacos with all my favorite toppings and here they are. You will have leftover pulled pork and be darned thankful for it! Time estimate does not include overnight marinating.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Pork
Time 13h20m
Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Making the pork: COMBINE BROWN SUGAR THROUGH MESQUITE POWDER. Spread over entire roast. Refrigerate roast in a Ziploc bag for up to 24 hours.
- PLACE APPLE JUICE and VINEGAR in a crock pot and add the spiced shoulder being careful not to lose the rub. Cook on high for two hours, then reduce to low for 10 more hours.
- REMOVE THE ROAST and let rest for 30 minutes.
- PULL roast apart with two forks.
- Making the tacos: HEAT OIL in small fry pan on medium-high until hot. Fry tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side so they're starting to turn crispy but are still quite pliable. Drain on paper towels or paper bag.
- SPREAD SOUR CREAM down the center of each tortilla along with slices of avocado and some cilantro.
- DIVIDE THE PORK equally and top each taco with a portion. Finish with mild green taco sauce to taste and the optional onions and/or cheese.
- FOLD TACO IN HALF and meditate while you lose yourself in culinary heaven!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1619.1, Fat 134.6, SaturatedFat 32.7, Cholesterol 216.4, Sodium 2037.7, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 19.6, Protein 53.9
Tips:
- Choose a pork shoulder roast that is at least 3 pounds. A larger roast will yield more leftovers.
- Trim any excess fat from the pork roast before cooking.
- Season the pork roast generously with your favorite seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin are all good choices.
- Sear the pork roast in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to brown the pork and add flavor.
- Add enough liquid to the slow cooker to cover the pork roast halfway.
- Cook the pork roast on low for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks.
- Serve the pulled pork on tacos, sandwiches, or burritos. Top with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker pulled pork is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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