BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Delicious tacos filled with smoky pulled pork and refreshing slaw, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- Forks (for shredding)
Ingredients
Pulled Pork Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork shoulder Ideal cut for slow cooking.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For searing the pork.
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika Adds a smoky flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder Adds depth to the flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Balances the spices.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Adds warmth.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adds spice.
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce Your choice of flavor.
Slaw Ingredients
- 2 cups Green cabbage Finely shredded.
- 1 cup Red cabbage Finely shredded.
- 1 large Carrot Grated.
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise For the slaw dressing.
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Adds tanginess.
- 1 tablespoon Honey For sweetness.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the slaw.
For Serving
- 8 small Corn or flour tortillas For serving the tacos.
- to taste Fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
- as needed Lime wedges For serving.
Instructions
- Mix the spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and black pepper) in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the seared pork to a slow cooker and pour barbecue sauce over it. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the barbecue sauce in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and season with salt and pepper to taste to make the slaw.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of pulled pork in the center of each tortilla, topping with slaw, and garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos are a versatile dish that can be customized with various toppings and sauces.