Beef Brisket Or Pulled Pork Taco & Taco Truck Lager Recipe
Make Beef Brisket Or Pulled Pork Taco & Taco Truck Lager Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Beef Brisket
Pulled Pork
Toppings
Beer
Method
Beef Brisket Preparation
- 1
Sear the Brisket
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the brisket with salt and black pepper, then sear on all sides until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Cook the Brisket
Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, and beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- 4
Shred the Brisket
Once cooked, remove the brisket from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the cooker to absorb the juices.
Pulled Pork Preparation
- 5
Sear the Pork
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper, then sear on all sides until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Cook the Pork
Transfer the pork shoulder to a slow cooker. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- 8
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the cooker to absorb the juices.
Assembling Tacos
- 9
Warm the Tortillas
Heat the tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.
- 10
Build the Taco
For each taco, add a generous amount of either the brisket or pulled pork, followed by desired toppings such as cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 11
Serve with Beer
Serve the tacos with lime wedges and a cold can of Taco Truck Lager on the side.
