Asian-Inspired Pulled Pork Tacos – Tacos are very popular in my household, but sometimes I want to jazz it up a bit. The solution? Asian-inspired pulled pork tacos. A pork butt slowly braises in a wonderful mix of soy and ginger and other lovelies until it literally melts in your mouth. Pile it high on a tortilla and top off with a light and refreshingly crunchy slaw. Absolute perfection.
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Pulled Pork Tacos are such a fun twist on your regular weekly tacos. Because, if you’re like us, tacos are a mandatory, weekly meal. This recipe is also a great weekend recipe when you’re hanging out watching the game.
My kids love this meal. My husband and his buddies request it. I usually turn mine into a bowl situation with some cauliflower rice. Pulled Pork Tacos will truly make everyone a happy camper. Try it once and I promise you’ll go back to this recipe again and again.
how to make pulled pork tacos
Cooking a pork butt for pulled pork tacos is super easy. You will just need a little time. By the way, this recipe will also make your kitchen smell like a million dollars. That’s always a good thing!
I cooked my pork butt for the tacos in the oven at a low temp, but you could also do this in a Crockpot or Instant Pot. You just want to simmer the meat in the cooking liquid until it just falls apart. It should be so tender it will fall apart just by looking at it.
For this recipe, low and slow is the way to go in this case. Now, get ready to relax and be prepared for at last 4 hours of simmer time.
cooking liquid
The pulled pork taco cooking liquid is a flavorful mix of items that are readily available in most grocery stores now. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, chunks of fresh ginger, and green onion with a little water is going to deliver the most mouth-watering result. Just pour it over the pork and start your cooking!
As for the fish sauce, don’t be weirded out by it. This sauce simply adds a certain type of saltiness. While it does smell a little rough, I do hope you try it. It’s so worth it.
the slaw
The slaw for the pulled pork tacos is light and crispy and pairs wonderfully with the rich and decadent pork. Shredded cabbage and carrots, a little fresh green onion, and sesame seeds provide the crunch. Rice vinegar and lime provide the tang. Just a touch of monk fruit to sweeten and keep it lower carb.
pulled pork tacos assembly
After the pork is perfectly tender, pile the succulent meat onto your tortilla of choice and top with the slaw. It is absolute a match made in porky-crunchy heaven.
And, if you’re like me and want to keep it a little more yoga pant friendly, simply forgo the tortilla. I just make a massive pile of everything in a bowl and go to town.
Garnish with extra jalapeños and cilantro, though!
pulled pork taco serving ideas
This recipe for pulled pork tacos is amazing just as is, but it’s also super easy to make it your own. I love turning this recipe into a taco bowl for myself. I simply pile the pork and slaw on top of a mound of cauliflower rice. This keeps it low-carb, but high-flavor!
Continuing on with more serving ideas, nachos would be a fantastic twist on the pulled pork taco situation! Layer tortillas chips and pork. I think queso fresco copiously sprinkled on top and slightly broiled would be the stuff dreams are made up. Garnish with the slaw and serve at your next party!
Also, and equally as tasty, turn the Pulled Pork Tacos into wraps and burritos. These are phenomenal for lunches on the go!
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recipe frequently asked questions
Yes! No need to worry about gluten or here. There’s nothing you need to substitute!
These pulled pork tacos would be the perfect answer to almost any meal. An easy family dinner and a twist on the regular Taco Tuesday, for game day parties, and even as a weekly meal prep situation.
Absolutely! I almost always make these tacos into a cauliflower rice bowl. Simply pile the pulled pork over your favorite cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower and enjoy!
Asian-Inspired Pulled Pork Tacos with a Quick and Easy Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
Pulled Pork
- 1 4-5 lb pork butt
- 6-7 green onions roughly chopped
- 3 inch knob of ginger cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1-2 cups water enough to bring water up the sides of the pork about 2-3 inches
- kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Cabbage Slaw
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup carrot, sliced
- 2 green onions, diced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3-5 drops monkfruit extract or regular sugar to your taste
Tortillas
- 16 corn tortillas, warmed use whatever tortilla you prefer
Instructions
Pulled Pork
- Preheat the oven to 250°.
- Add the green onions, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and water to a dutch oven. Add the pork butt to the liquid and into the preheated oven for 4-6 hours, or until the meat is fall apart tender.
- Remove the pork from the oven and shred with two forks. Set aside.
Slaw
- Toss the cabbage, carrot, green onion together.
- Add the rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame seeds and mix to combine.
- Slowly add one drop of sweetener at a time. Taste for your desired sweetness.
Build your taco
- Add meat and slaw to your tortilla of choice.
- Top with extra crunchy things. Think radish, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, etc.
- Nom and repeat!
Nutrition
Don’t forget to try my fun spin on chicken noodle soup, too! My Asian-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup is just what you need on a cold day!
For another great recipe when you are in a hurry and need something comforting, try my Instant Pot Mustard Cream Chicken With Orzo.
Thank you!
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Happy Cooking!
–Rufus
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