🌮🐖 Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos
These Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos are tender, juicy, slightly smoky, and perfect for stuffing into warm tortillas. The slow cooker does all the hard work while the spices soak deep into the pork.
🧾 Ingredients
🐖 For the pork
- 1.5–2 kg pork shoulder (cut into large chunks)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 orange (juice) or ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
🌮 For serving
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Chopped onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salsa or hot sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Load the slow cooker
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom
- Add pork pieces on top
2. Season
- Mix cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper
- Rub all over the pork
3. Add liquid
- Pour in orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth
4. Slow cook
- Low: 8–10 hours
- High: 4–6 hours
👉 Cook until pork is very tender and shreddable
5. Shred
- Remove pork and shred with forks
- Return to slow cooker and mix with juices
💡 For extra flavor: simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes to slightly reduce sauce.
🌮 Serving
- Warm tortillas
- Fill with pulled pork
- Top with onions, cilantro, salsa, and lime juice
🔥 Optional crispy “street taco” style
- Spread shredded pork on a hot pan
- Let it crisp slightly before serving
🍽️ Result
- Texture: juicy, tender, slightly crispy if seared
- Flavor: smoky, citrusy, savory with mild heat
- Perfect for: tacos, burritos, bowls
⏱️ Overview
- Prep: 10–15 minutes
- Cook: 4–10 hours
- Effort: very easy
If you want, I can also make:
- A spicy chipotle version
- Or a Mexican street-style taco bar setup for parties