Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos recipe features tender, flavorful pork shoulder cooked low and slow with smoky chipotle and aromatic spices. Served with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings, these tacos are perfect for a satisfying and easy meal that fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 tacos
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 4-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup prepared salsa (use your favorite variety)
- 1 canned chipotle chili plus 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
- 10-12 6-inch tortillas
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Hot sauce
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Trim the excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 4 pieces. Generously season all sides with salt to enhance the flavor throughout the meat.
- Mix Slow Cooker Sauce: Combine the prepared salsa, chipotle chili, adobo sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the slow cooker. Stir well to create a flavorful sauce base.
- Cook the Pork: Add the halved onion and pork pieces into the slow cooker. Turn the pork to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds.
- Shred the Pork: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it into a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the meat finely. Strain the cooking sauce to remove solids and skim off excess fat. Add enough sauce back to the shredded pork to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Warm the tortillas before filling them with the pulled pork. Top with your choice of lettuce, cheese, hot sauce, green onions, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for a delicious taco experience.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add additional chipotle peppers or hot sauce to the slow cooker.
- To save time, prepare the shredded pork a day ahead; it tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Fat can be skimmed using a spoon or a fat separator to reduce greasiness.
- Use corn tortillas to keep the recipe gluten free.
- Leftover pulled pork is great for sandwiches or salads.
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