Keto Pulled Pork Tacos

Savor the smoky, tender flavors of these Keto Pulled Pork Tacos, a mouthwatering low-carb twist on a classic favorite! Made with perfectly seasoned pork shoulder slow-cooked to succulent perfection, this keto-friendly recipe combines bold spices like smoked paprika and cumin with a hint of tangy apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke for irresistible depth. Served in crisp butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves as a healthy taco shell alternative, these tacos are topped with crunchy red cabbage, fragrant cilantro, and a refreshing squeeze of lime. Perfect for meal prepping or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this recipe is a guilt-free indulgence for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. Quick to prep and effortlessly cooked in a slow cooker, these tacos are a delicious, satisfying option that will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.5 cup Low-sugar barbeque sauce
• 8 whole leaves Butterhead or romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 cup Red cabbage, shredded
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

2. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 3

3. Place the spiced pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Add apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke around the meat.

Step 4

4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Step 5

5. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.

Step 6

6. Add the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and mix it with the juices left in the pot. Stir in the low-sugar barbeque sauce, coating the pork.

Step 7

7. To assemble the tacos, take a lettuce leaf and fill it with a generous portion of the pulled pork.

Step 8

8. Top with shredded red cabbage and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Step 9

9. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos just before eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1458.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2493.6

Total Fat 185.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 635.0mg	0%
Sodium 3765.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 171.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 327.0mg	0%
Iron 20.7mg	0%
Potassium 3654.0mg	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: 65.8%

Protein: 27.0%

Carbs: 7.1%