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July 16, 2019 By Sara 16 Comments

Pork Tacos (Slow Cooker)

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These pork tacos feature slow cooked shredded pork and pico de gallo in warm tortillas with a sprinkling of cotija cheese. The shredded Mexican pork can also be used for burritos, nachos, enchiladas and more!

When I know my day is going to be busy, I often put meat in the slow cooker to make meals like chicken tacos, barbacoa beef tacos and these flavorful pork tacos.

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Pork tacos in flour tortillas topped with pico de gallo.

I make a lot of tacos around here, mostly because they’re pretty simple to put together and my kids love them. I primarily do chicken or shrimp tacos, but this time I decided to change it up a bit with these pork tacos. The pork is cooked until tender, then shredded and stuffed into flour tortillas with plenty of flavorful toppings.

How do you make pork tacos?

This recipe starts with a pork shoulder roast, which is cooked in a crock pot with citrus juices, spices and onions. Once the pork is tender, it’s shredded and loaded into tortillas with fresh salsa and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. These tacos are always a hit, and I love that they take just minutes to put together.

Pork roast with spices and onions in a slow cooker.

Tips for pork tacos

  • I use a boneless pork roast such as a pork shoulder, often called pork butt. You can also use boneless pork country ribs or a pork loin.
  • I like to brown my pork before it goes into the crock pot for added flavor. If you’re in a hurry, you can skip this step.
  • This pork makes great leftovers, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • There are two types of dried oregano sold at the grocery store – Mexican oregano and Greek oregano. Choose the Mexican oregano if it’s available to you.
  • For spicy tacos, add 2 canned chipotle peppers to the slow cooker, or stir in some hot sauce after the pork is cooked and shredded.
  • I make my own pico de gallo whenever possible. If you’re short on time, feel free to pick up some pre-made pico de gallo at the grocery store.
  • Cotija cheese is a hard Mexican cheese that can be found in the dairy aisle of most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, you can substitute finely grated feta cheese, or choose a different type of cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.

A cooked pork roast in the slow cooker.

Taco Toppings

I like to keep things simple here with a little salsa and cheese, but there are so many different toppings you can add to your pork tacos!

  • Guacamole
  • Olives
  • Lettuce
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Cabbage
  • Pickled Onions
  • Jalapenos
  • Beans

Shredded pork in a crock pot.

What to serve with tacos

My favorite side dishes to serve with these tacos are either pinto beans and Mexican rice, or black beans and rice. Other great options include Mexican corn salad, tomato and avocado salad and black bean salad.

Shredded pork tacos with fresh tomato salsa and cotija cheese.

You can’t go wrong with these pork tacos, and the recipe makes enough to feed a crowd!

Pork tacos in flour tortillas topped with pico de gallo.
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Pork Tacos

These pork tacos feature slow cooked shredded pork and pico de gallo in warm tortillas with a sprinkling of cotija cheese. The shredded Mexican pork can also be used for burritos, nachos, enchiladas and more!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican pulled pork, pork tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 549kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork roast such as pork butt
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 16 flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups pico de gallo homemade or store bought
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese finely grated

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large pot and heat over medium high heat. Sprinkle the salt and pepper all over the pork roast.
  • Brown the pork roast on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
  • Add the cumin, onion, bay leaves, oregano, lime juice, chicken broth orange juice and chili powder to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  • Remove the onion and bay leaves from the crock pot. Shred the pork with two forks.
  • Warm the flour tortillas and divide the pork between the tortillas. Top with pico de gallo and cotija cheese, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1487mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3.7mg

This post was originally published on April 17, 2016 and was updated on July 16, 2019 with new content.

Filed Under: Dinner, Everyday Meals, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Mexican Food, Pork, Tacos

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Comments

  1. Karyn says

    April 6, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    I love anything that goes in a crockpot and this was no exception. Great flavor

    Reply
  2. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    July 19, 2019 at 2:40 am

    5 stars
    These would disappear in our house!

    Reply
  3. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    July 18, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    My family would LOVE this!! It sounds incredibly delicious!!

    Reply
  4. Beth Pierce says

    July 18, 2019 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    Served this for dinner last night and it has quickly become a family favorite in our home! So flavorful; can’t wait to serve this again later this week!

    Reply
  5. Krista says

    July 18, 2019 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    These tacos have my name written all over it! These look amazing!

    Reply
  6. Kimberly says

    July 17, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    These look absolutely mouthwatering, yum!

    Reply
  7. Kim Seghers says

    July 17, 2019 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this slow cooker taco recipe. Your recipe looks so good. Perfect for busy weeknights too.

    Reply
  8. Judy says

    January 14, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the pork tenderloin recipe, we love it!! It’s always moist, tender and has no waste making it a great value as well. BTW, LUV your new look, too!!

    Reply
  9. Chris Scheuer says

    April 20, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    These look fantastic. I’ve never done pork tenderloin tacos but it’s such a great idea. Love the corn salsa too – corn makes everything better in my book!

    Reply
  10. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    April 19, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, Sara, these have to be the most delicious looking, best photographed tacos I’ve ever seen. Just stunning! I love the crunch of the corn and cabbage mixed with the other textures. And the colors! And avocado with pork – never would have occurred to me – perfect!

    Reply
  11. Debbie says

    April 18, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    Love the pork tenderloin with creamy avocado sauce!

    Reply
  12. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    you make the best tacos! and i would happily devour these right now X

    Reply
  13. Keith @ How's it Lookin? says

    April 18, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    They look great. I need to eat some more tacos. Thanks for the idea

    Reply
  14. sue|theviewfromgreatisland says

    April 18, 2016 at 11:33 am

    Love love love this! Pork tenderloin is my go to quick dinner meat — I’m definitely adding these guys to the menu this week!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Just beautiful. Love pork tacos and just in time for Taco Tuesday tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  16. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:33 am

    These look absolutely perfect! I love that your dinner guests (kids) can prepare the tacos with their favorite toppings, but I would pick this corn salsa. The tenderloin looks perfectly cooked and moist. Very nice! Sharing.

    Reply

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