Description
Tender pulled pork tacos seasoned with spices and topped with fresh vegetables and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients: In your slow cooker, position the pork shoulder, followed by the chopped onion and minced garlic. Evenly sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over everything. Don’t be shy—mix it all together gently to ensure each piece is coated in those enticing spices.
- Set the slow cooker: Program your slow cooker to low heat and let it work its magic for 8 hours.
- Shred the pork: Once cooking time lapses, grab two forks and gently shred the pork in the cooker.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat your tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble your tacos: Place a generous scoop of shredded pork onto each tortilla, then top with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Finish with lime: Squeeze fresh lime juice over your tacos before serving.
- Serve and enjoy with additional lime wedges.
Notes
Prepare the pulled pork a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Can substitute pork loin for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg