Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

These pulled pork tacos are loaded with tender, savory-sweet pork and crunchy Asian slaw. Make them in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or Dutch oven.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 15

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings: servings

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

dutch oven
cutting board
chef's knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
tongs

Ingredients

Pulled Pork

1 (4-5 lb) pork butt
6-7 green onions roughly chopped
3 inch knob of ginger cut into chunks
½ cup tamari or soy sauce
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon 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 see note below

Cabbage Slaw

1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
½ med yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup carrot, shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1-2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, more or less per your sweetness preference

Tortillas

corn or flour tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Pulled Pork

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 250°F.
Braise: Place the pork butt in a Dutch oven and add the remaining pulled pork ingredients. Cover and cook for 4–6 hours, or until the pork is fall-apart tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred: Transfer the pork to a cutting board or large bowl and shred with two forks. Return the shredded pork to the cooking liquid and toss to coat.

Crunchy Slaw

Combine: Add the cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions to a large bowl.
Dress: Add the rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, and sesame seeds. Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust as needed.

Assemble the Tacos

Fill: Add the pulled pork and crunchy slaw to warm tortillas.
Top: Finish with radishes, jalapeños, cilantro, chili crisp, sriracha, or your favorite taco toppings.
Serve: Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

I usually taste the braising liquid after about 4 hours of cooking - when the pork is technically cooked through. If I think it needs more salt, I will add it into the liquid then. Remember, you can always add it, but you can't ever take it out. Season in layers and taste as you go along.

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