Best 6 Smoky Spicy Slow Cooked Pork Tacos Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Craving a mouthwatering and flavorful dining experience? Look no further than this tantalizing recipe for Smoky Spicy Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos by Tasty. This recipe promises an explosion of flavors that will ignite your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. With its perfect blend of smokiness and spiciness, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or a cozy night in. Join us as we explore this delectable recipe, and discover the culinary magic that awaits you.

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MEXICAN-STYLE PORK TACOS (TACOS AL PASTOR) RECIPE BY TASTY



Mexican-style Pork Tacos (Tacos Al Pastor) Recipe by Tasty image

It's Taco Tuesday! Or maybe it's taco ANYday because let's face it: there's never NOT a good day to eat a taco. But you don't want something basic. You want the real deal, and we're here to make that dream come true. With our super flavorful tacos al pastor, you're going to feel like you're at a food truck on a beach, chowing down on some of the best eats around.

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

5 lb boneless pork shoulder
3 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
¾ cup white vinegar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1-inch (2 cm) rounds
10 small corn tortillas
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 thick wooden skewer, trimmed to the height of your oven

Steps:

  • Slice the pork shoulder into about 1-centimeter (¼ in) slices, then transfer to a large dish or bowl. In a medium bowl, combine the achiote paste, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, vinegar, and pineapple juice, mashing and stirring until smooth with no lumps. Pour the marinade over the pork slices, then toss to make sure they are coated on all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Place a slice or two of the pineapple on the baking sheet. Take a wooden skewer and push it directly in the middle of the pineapple. Remove the pork from the fridge and push the slices through the skewer, layering one after the other until there is a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) gap at the top. Push another pineapple slice on top.
  • Bake for about 1½ hours, until the pork is slightly charred on the outside and deep red. Rest the meat for about 10 minutes, then carve off thin slices of pork and roasted pineapple.
  • To assemble, place some pork on the tortillas, followed by a few pieces of pineapple, a sprinkling of onion, a pinch of cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa, and some diced avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SLOW-COOKED PORK TACOS



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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

2 pounds boneless pork sirloin chops, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups salsa verde
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, cubed avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

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

SMOKY PORK & BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Mexican pork chilli with a smoky barbecued flavour, served in crispy tortilla shells with ripe avocado

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp vegetable oil
½ red onion, chopped
2 tsp each smoked paprika and ground cumin
500g pack lean pork mince
300ml passata
5 tbsp barbecue sauce
400g can black bean, drained
small bunch coriander, chopped
8 taco shells
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
½ iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
soured cream, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook for 5 mins until softened. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 1 min more. Add the mince, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, and stir until cooked through.
  • Stir the passata and barbecue sauce into the pan along with 4 tbsp water. Increase the heat and allow the sauce to bubble and reduce until it clings to the meat. Add the beans, season and cook for a further 2 mins, then stir in the coriander. Heat the tacos following pack instructions.
  • Use the pork and bean mix to fill the tacos, top with slices of avocado, shredded iceberg lettuce and a dollop of soured cream, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

SMOKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED PORK TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Smoky Spicy Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless pork shoulder, achiote paste, McCormick dark chili powder, ancho chile powder, hot chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, white vinegar, pineapple juice, medium onion

Provided by Elizabeth Jones

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lb boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons McCormick dark chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
½ tablespoon hot chipotle chili powder, (adjust amount based on your preferred level of spice)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
½ cup white vinegar
6 oz pineapple juice, (one small can) or mango juice
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Add white vinegar and mix spices together, dissolving the achiote paste. Then, add the mango or pineapple juice.
  • In your crock pot, lay down a layer of sliced onions.
  • Pour in just enough of the marinade to cover the bottom of the crock pot. Then, place your meat into the crock pot.
  • Pour the rest of the marinade into the crock pot, completely coating the meat.
  • Lay the remainder of the sliced onions on top of the meat.
  • Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 10 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the tender cooked meat from the crock pot, leaving the juices in the crock pot. Then, shred the meat and return to the crock pot. Combine the meat and juices well.
  • Serve meat in soft, warm tortillas alongside desired garnishes of choice. (Garnish: Diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges and salsa)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 1 gram

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.

SMOKY BEEF TACOS



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These slow-simmer beef tacos have just the right amount of spice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1/2 cup ketchup
8 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds), excess fat trimmed
16 corn tortillas (6-inch), lightly toasted
Avocado-Red Onion Relish
Corn-and-Tomato Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Crema

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, stir together chiles, ketchup, 1 cup water, garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cut beef into 4 equal pieces. Add to pot, and turn to coat. Cover, and bring to a boil; transfer pot to oven. Bake, covered, until beef is fork-tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer beef to a bowl. With a large spoon, skim off and discard fat from cooking liquid. Shred beef with two forks; moisten with cooking liquid as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve beef with tortillas and desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Choose pork shoulder or butt for the best results, as these cuts are well-marbled and will become tender and flavorful during the slow-cooking process.
  • Sear the pork shoulder in a hot skillet before slow-cooking to develop a rich, caramelized crust and enhance the overall flavor of the meat.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to create a flavorful rub for the pork shoulder. This will add depth and complexity to the meat.
  • Cook the pork shoulder on low heat for an extended period of time to allow the meat to become fall-apart tender and absorb all the delicious flavors from the rub and cooking liquid.
  • Shred the cooked pork shoulder using two forks or a pair of meat claws to create tender, juicy pulled pork.
  • Serve the pulled pork tacos with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, pickled onions, and shredded cabbage, to allow your guests to customize their tacos to their own preferences.

Conclusion:

These smoky, spicy, and slow-cooked pork tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The tender pulled pork, smoky flavors, and variety of toppings make these tacos a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious and easy meal, these tacos are sure to be a hit. So, fire up your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy these mouthwatering tacos!

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