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Pulled pork tacos in hard shells, topped with shredded cheese, green onions, and lime wedges.

Pulled Pork Tacos

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 12 corn or flour tortillas
  • Preferred toppings for serving such as pickled onions, cheese, or cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large pieces.
    Ingredients for Pulled Pork Tacos: cubed pork, tortillas, spices, chicken broth, orange juice, and onions.
  • Mix the salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  • Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces.
    Rubbing spice mixture onto boneless pork shoulder pieces for Pulled Pork Tacos.
  • Layer sliced onion and minced garlic in a slow cooker, then top with seasoned pork.
    Layering seasoned pork and onions in a slow cooker for Pulled Pork Tacos.
  • Pour the chicken broth and orange juice over the pork.
    Seasoned pork shoulder and sliced onions layered in a slow cooker for Pulled Pork Tacos.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices if desired.
    Shredded pulled pork for tacos in a slow cooker.
  • Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
  • Fill each tortilla with shredded pork. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 55gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 471mgFiber: 4g
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