Description
A flavor explosion in every bite, these BBQ pulled pork tacos are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickled red onions, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add chopped onion and minced garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded BBQ pulled pork.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a quicker version, you can cook the pork in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce and seasonings to your preference.
- Leftover pulled pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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