Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Tacos in the Slow Cooker
These mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are one Taco Tuesday recipe you DO NOT want to skip!
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It’s hard to beat the taste of juicy, fall apart tender slow-cooked pork. Not only does the crockpot cut down on kitchen time but it makes the perfect taco filling!
Jump to:Epic Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Tacos
It doesn’t get better than these Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Tacos. The pork is slow cooked with tequila until tender and falling apart. Moms, don’t worry, all the alcohol cooks out but all the amazing flavor stay in the pork.
How can I describe this pulled pork? Smoky, savory, with a little kick from the tequila? Yup! All this deliciousness inside a tortilla topped with your favorite taco ingredients. I’m drooling!
I like to get a 3 to 4 lb pork roast because it guarantees leftovers! I promise you will want leftovers because they make some awesome DIY chipotle burrito bowls, quesadillas, or lettuce cups (in case you need a low-carb swap or something that will make it work for your next Whole30/FamilyKickStart month).
Ingredients
Tequila and pork in the crockpot is a winning combo that yields the most flavorful and tender tacos! Mix them with a few extra staples, and your Taco Tuesdays will never be the same. Here’s what you need:
- Chicken broth: the liquid we need for cooking the pork. Use homemade or store-bought broth.
- Tequila: adds flavor and tenderizes the meat.
- Lime juice: fresh lime juice is always the best choice!
- Garlic cloves: add irresistible flavor and aroma.
- Taco seasoning: did anyone says TONS of flavor?
- Pork shoulder: the MVP of these epic tacos.
- Corn tortillas: your favorite store-bought or homemade tortillas.
- Toppings: your favorite taco toppings! Below you’ll find delicious ideas.
You’ll find the measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Pulled Pork Tacos in a Slow Cooker
This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Taco recipe is one of those you can easily prep in the morning so you can have your feet up after work enjoying a taco and a drink. Check how easy these tacos are to make:
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, tequila, lime juice, garlic, and seasoning. Add the pork shoulder and turn to cover it with the mixture.
Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, until you can easily separate the pork with a fork.
Transfer the pork to a cutting board, shred the meat with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
To assemble the tacos, place some pork on each tortilla and top with jalapeño, onion, guacamole, queso fresco, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Recipe video
That was easy, right? In this quick video, I show you how to make these tequila lime tacos and the BEST margarita ever. Who’s ready to eat and sip? I’m in!
Yummy! When you are done with these tacos, you need to try my mouthwatering Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Taco recipe, these Asian Thai Ribs Tacos and these incredible Pork Carnitas in the crockpot.
How to Keep Pulled Pork Moist in a Crockpot
If you’re planning to serve the tequila lime tacos at a gathering, you’ll need to keep the pulled pork warm in the slow cooker, without drying out. Once it’s done, set the crockpot at the lowest heat setting and add a little chicken broth from time to time. If you don’t add any liquid, the pork will continue cooking and losing its moisture.
How to Shred Pork Easily
The easiest way to shred pork is when it is warm, placing it on a cutting board, and using two forks to pull the meat apart. This classic method never fails, is quick, and requires minimal cleanup.
Best Toppings for These Tacos
The tequila pulled pork really steals the show so I recommend you keep the toppings simple. Here are some tasty ideas:
What to Serve with Tequila Lime Pork Tacos
When you thought that these tacos were everything you were craving, I show up with more delicious ideas to make dinner even better, if that’s even possible! These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos pair amazingly well with cilantro lime cauliflower rice or a serving of veggie kabobs. Do you want to sip? Nothing better than my Classic Margarita recipe or this refreshing Tequila Gimlet.
Slow Cooker Tequila Lime Pulled Pork Tacos
These mouthwatering Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are one Taco Tuesday recipe you DO NOT want to skip!
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Servings 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
For the pulled pork:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tequila
- ¼ cup lime juice, about 2 limes
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 8 corn tortillas, store-bought or homemade warmed
For serving:
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- Easy Guacamole
- 4 ounces crumbled queso fresco
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
Make the pulled pork:
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, tequila, lime juice, garlic, and seasoning. Add the pork shoulder and turn to cover it with the mixture.
Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, until you can easily separate the pork with a fork.
Shred the pork:
Assemble!
To assemble the tacos, place some pork on each tortilla and top with jalapeño, onion, guacamole, queso fresco, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Nutrition information is calculated without the toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tacosCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 44gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 866mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg
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