Struggling with what to make for dinner? The filling for these Slow Cooker Pork Tacos requires only 3 ingredients and about about 10 minutes of effort. There are lots of ways to serve them up. Why not cook once and have several meals?!
Highlights
Utilizing a pork shoulder roast for tons of flavor and cooking it all day until tender, there is no doubt your family will crave the flavor of this these easy pork tacos.
Add these to the slow cooker first thing in the day and don’t worry about what’s for dinner later.
They are so versatile! You can serve pork tacos up with what you have on hand without the stress of trying to go to the grocery store.
Ingredient Notes
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Pork shoulder – also called pork butt and commonly used to make pulled pork – is perfect for these tacos. I prefer boneless but you could use bone-in if that’s what you have available.
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Use my homemade taco seasoning blend or your favorite store bought version.
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Beer. I like a lighter beer, an IPA or Pale Ale. Feel free to use what you like, or swap out for chicken or veggie broth instead.
Preparation Notes
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If you need the pork to cook faster, cut it into smaller chunks before adding to slow cooker
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Top with seasoning and then add beer
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The beer will help add additional flavor and break down the pork to make it tender, but it’s okay to sub broth instead if desired
Equipment Notes
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5 quart slow cooker
- Quick read thermometer
Recipe Notes
Recipe Notes- Pork should reach an internal temperature of 205 degrees F in order to shred easily
How To Prep Ahead
- Add pork and seasoning to a freezer safe container or zipper bag
- Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
- Thaw completely and add beer to cook
Serving up Pork Tacos
Serving up Pork TacosI love to serve them in soft flour shells topped with adobo sour cream (recipe included) and fresh cilantro if I have it.
How To Store Leftovers
- Let cool completely, then store in air tight containers in fridge for up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
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Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Adobo Sour Cream
Struggling with what to make for dinner? The filling for these Slow Cooker Pork Tacos requires only 3 ingredients and about about 10 minutes of effort. Lot’s of ways to serve them up, why not cook once and have several meals?!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
For Pork:
- 2 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning ((see link below or use one packet taco seasoning))
- 8 ounces beer ((vegetable broth can be substituted))
For Sour Cream:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers ((or less depending on your preferred spice level))
Instructions
- Place pork in slow cooker and pour in beer around the bottom making sure it doesn't come up any more than halfway on the pork
- Rub in taco seasoning to exposed top half of pork
- Cover and cook on low for at least 8 hours
- Remove juices from slow cooker and reserve about 1/2 cup
- Shred pork with forks and add back liquid a little at a time until it's juicy but not swimming in liquid
- With a spoon mix together sour cream with adobo sauce
- Serve on your favorite taco shells
Notes
- Pork should reach an internal temperature of 205 degrees F in order to shred easily
- Add pork and seasoning to a freezer safe container or zipper bag
- Store in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months
- Thaw completely and add beer to cook
- Store in air tight containers in fridge up to 3 days or freezer for 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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I’m really eager to try this recipe! Instead of grating a piece of ginger, can I use ground ginger? If yes, what would be your suggested amount?
Hey there, did you mean to comment on a different recipe? This one doesn’t have any ginger.
I knew you would make it better–I can’t wait to try your spice blend!
I think it would be just as good either way! Love the idea!! Several people have told me they are going to make it soon.