Perfect for both lunch and dinner, these tacos are a vibrant, flavor-packed addition to your Mexican-inspired dining repertoire. This dish combines tender, flavorful pulled pork with the zesty freshness of avocado crema.
Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours in the slow cooker
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed.
- 1 cup chicken stock.
- 8 corn tortillas.
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar.
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin.
- 2 cloves minced garlic.
- 2 onions, quartered.
- 1/2 cup sour cream.
- 1 avocado, smashed.
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage.
- 1 cup pineapple salsa.
- 5 limes.
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Freshly cracked black pepper.
Instructions:
- Begin by creating a flavorful rub for the pork. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, brown sugar, and ground cumin. Ensure the pork shoulder is well-coated with this delicious rub.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder into your trusty slow cooker. Add the chicken stock, freshly squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, quartered onions, and enough purified water to submerge the pork. Set the slow cooker to low and allow it to work its magic for 8 hours, rendering the pork tender and bursting with flavor.
- While the pork is in the slow cooker, whip up the avocado crema. Using a food processor, blend the sour cream and smashed avocado until you achieve a velvety-smooth consistency.
- Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to artfully shred it. Coat the shredded pork with the BBQ sauce.
- Now, let’s assemble the tacos. Warm the corn tortillas to perfection by gently heating them on a dry skillet or griddle until they attain a soft yet slightly crispy texture.
- On each tortilla, place a generous portion of the mouthwatering pulled pork. Elevate its flavor profile by layering on the avocado crema, finely shredded red cabbage, zesty pineapple salsa, and a sprinkling of freshly chopped cilantro. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- For that extra burst of zing, serve your Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Crema alongside lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 620mg
These nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Cooking Tips:
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder with the salt, pepper, sugar, and cumin mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
- Use a slow cooker to achieve tender, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork. Low and slow is the key.
- Customize your tacos with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or cheese for added Tex-Mex flair.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or griddle for a few seconds on each side for that perfectly soft and slightly crispy texture.