Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for taco night. This easy slow-cooker recipe begins with a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, seared to lock in its spices, including smoky paprika, chili powder, and a touch of brown sugar for caramelized sweetness. Cooked low and slow for hours with chicken broth and barbecue sauce, the pork becomes fall-apart tender, ready to be shredded and piled onto warm tortillas. Customize each taco with vibrant toppings like fresh cilantro, diced red onion, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, zesty finish. Whether you're feeding a family or hosting a taco bar for friends, these pulled pork tacos are an irresistible, fuss-free favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
• 12 pieces Corn or flour tortillas
• 4 pieces Lime wedges
• 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro (optional)
• 0.25 cup Diced red onion (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional)
• 2 pieces Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and brown sugar to create a spice rub.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, coating it evenly.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Transfer the seared pork to the Crock Pot.

Step 7

Pour the chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the pork.

Step 8

Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.

Step 9

Once cooked, transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred it using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 10

Pour some of the cooking liquid from the Crock Pot over the shredded pork to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 11

Warm the tortillas briefly in a skillet, in the oven, or in the microwave.

Step 12

Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the pulled pork, then topping with your desired additions such as lime juice, cilantro, red onion, sour cream, shredded cheese, or jalapeños.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2490.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5006.1

Total Fat 333.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 1072.5mg	0%
Sodium 8139.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 73.9g
Protein 287.1g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1089.2mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 5302.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 18.3%