Jul 14 2026

Pork Taco Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Slow-cooked pork with fresh toppings.

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Ingredients

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Pork

Toppings

Method

Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Pork

    Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring all sides are coated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Pork

    Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth and lime juice over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  3. 3

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix with the juices.

Taco Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable.

  2. 5

    Assemble Tacos

    On each tortilla, add a generous portion of the shredded pork. Top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and slices of avocado. Add a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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