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Shredded chicken tacos with cheese, green onions, and lemon wedges on a white plate, fresh Mexican-inspired recipe.

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.
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  • 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.
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  • Layer sliced onion and minced garlic in a slow cooker, then top with seasoned pork.
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  • Pour the chicken broth and orange juice over the pork.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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