Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos

Transform your taco night with these irresistible Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos! This slow-cooked recipe combines tender, seasoned pork shoulder with a zesty, herbaceous medley of fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant parsley, and refreshing mint. Tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with tangy crumbles of feta cheese, these tacos deliver a perfect balance of bold Mediterranean flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Featuring wholesome ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and aromatic spices, this dish offers a heart-healthy twist on classic pulled pork. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep time and a long, flavor-infused 6-hour slow cook, these tacos are a must-try for your next family dinner or entertaining menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:390 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 large Onion
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat off the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and brown them on all sides for 6-8 minutes. Do this in batches if necessary.

Step 3

Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker.

Step 4

In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft.

Step 5

Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice and chicken broth to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Pour the contents of the pan over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded.

Step 9

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork inside the slow cooker. Mix it well with the cooking juices.

Step 10

Finely dice the cucumber and quarter the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and mint.

Step 11

To assemble the tacos, lightly warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.

Step 12

Spoon the shredded pork onto the tortillas, then top with feta cheese, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and mint.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Pulled Pork Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2248.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3385.0

Total Fat 163.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 867.2mg	0%
Sodium 4531.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 256.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1023.5mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 5479.4mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 24.8%