Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos With Cilantro Lime Slaw

Add our 5 Minute Blender Salsa Fresca or Black Bean and Corn Salsa to the mix to take these flavours even further!

Pulled Pork Tacos

Imagine juicy and tender – I mean melting in your mouth tender – pork wrapped in a soft corn tortilla. Then top it with some creamy cilantro lime slaw, maybe even a slice or two of velvety smooth avocado. Go ahead throw in some cheese too if you like. I won’t judge you! You end up with one of the loveliest mouthfuls you’ll ever taste. How would you like if I told you cooking this amazing recipe takes no effort AT ALL? That’s right your, slow cooker will take care of all work and it won’t heat your house in the summer!

How to make them

Making pulled slow cooker pulled pork tacos is the easiest part. Actually I take that back. Eating them is the easiest part! Joking aside, anything made in a slow cooker is simple and that’s why we love using ours. In this case, just mix all ingredients together, load them in your slow cooker and hit cook. The meat will be tender and juicy after 6 hours of cooking on HIGH or 8-10 hours of cooking on LOW. Slow cooking with low heat gives plenty of the time for the connective tissue to break down and the pork to tenderize while retaining maximum moisture. When your meat is ready, take two forks and simply pull it apart.

Serving Suggestions

One of the best thing about tacos are the delicious toppings. They can vary the taste so much. You will never get tired of eating them! I love serving this pulled pork piled up on soft tacos together with crunchy cilantro lime slaw. Recipe included in the recipe card. I use both red and white cabbage to make my slaw because I love the combination of flavours and the visual appeal. However, it could be made with just one type of cabbage or even using a pre-made slaw mix. Another condiment, that is a non-negotiable taco companion in our family, is a freshly made guacamole. The first thing my kids ask about when tacos are on the menu if we have ripe avocados for it! Also add this blender pico de gallo or black bean and corn salsa and a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche. If you are looking for something less traditional, try my blackberry chilli lime salsa. Perhaps a little hot sauce if you are so inclined. You won’t regret it! But don’t think for a second that the only way to eat shredded pork is in tacos. You can serve it in pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork nachos, or served over rice and beans, or any number of ways. This tender pulled pork is a versatile as it is delicious!

Storage and leftovers

Pulled pork freezes beautifully, and it is just as tasty when served as leftovers as it is freshly cooked. If freezing, let it completely cool then place in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Or in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat leftover pulled pork either in a microwave, or by placing in a saucepan over medium heat. There should be plenty of liquid present so no need to add more.