Best 7 Smoky Spicy Slow Cooked Pork Tacos Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Smoky Spicy Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender and succulent pulled pork, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a mouthwatering explosion of smoky and spicy flavors. Served on warm tortillas and topped with a medley of fresh and tangy ingredients, these tacos are a perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and refreshing acidity. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that elevate the taco experience: a vibrant Avocado Salsa Verde, a creamy and cooling Cilantro Lime Crema, and a zesty Pickled Red Onions. These accompaniments add layers of texture and flavor, transforming each bite into a unique and unforgettable culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN PULLED PORK TACOS



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Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Slow Cooker

Time 8h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the spice rub:
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt (if using regular table salt, only use 2 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Scant pinch of ground cloves
For the pork:
3 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the tacos:
Sliced avocado
Sliced radishes
Thinly sliced cabbage
Warm tortillas, corn or flour
Fresh squeezed lime juice
Salsa

Steps:

  • Brown the roast: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. (If you are using a slow cooker with a removable container that can be used on the stove top, use that. Otherwise, use a separate pan.) Place the roast in the pan and brown on all sides.
  • Serve warm: Serve with warm tortillas, avocados, shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 483 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKED PORK TACOS



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This wonderful taco filling also tastes great wrapped in Bibb lettuce leaves. I like to use any leftovers to make burritos the next day. -Kathleen Wolf, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless pork sirloin chops, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups salsa verde
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
10 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, cubed avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients except tortillas and toppings. Cook, covered, on high until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. , Shred pork with two forks. Serve in tortillas; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SMOKY PORK & BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Mexican pork chilli with a smoky barbecued flavour, served in crispy tortilla shells with ripe avocado

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp vegetable oil
½ red onion, chopped
2 tsp each smoked paprika and ground cumin
500g pack lean pork mince
300ml passata
5 tbsp barbecue sauce
400g can black bean, drained
small bunch coriander, chopped
8 taco shells
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
½ iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
soured cream, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook for 5 mins until softened. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for 1 min more. Add the mince, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, and stir until cooked through.
  • Stir the passata and barbecue sauce into the pan along with 4 tbsp water. Increase the heat and allow the sauce to bubble and reduce until it clings to the meat. Add the beans, season and cook for a further 2 mins, then stir in the coriander. Heat the tacos following pack instructions.
  • Use the pork and bean mix to fill the tacos, top with slices of avocado, shredded iceberg lettuce and a dollop of soured cream, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

SLOW-COOKER PORK TACOS



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For an easy Mexican meal, set and forget seasoned pork shoulder for this Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos recipe from Food Network Magazine.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h36m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 whole ancho chiles
3 whole pasilla chiles
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
1/2 medium white onion, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (untrimmed), cut into chunks
Freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
Corn tortillas, warmed, for serving
Assorted taco toppings, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the ancho and pasilla chiles and the garlic in a bowl; add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Microwave on high until soft and pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Stem and seed the chiles; peel the garlic. Transfer the chiles and garlic to a blender.
  • Add the chipotles, onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and the oregano to the blender; puree until smooth. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat; add the chile sauce and fry, stirring, until thick and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Pour in the broth and reduce until slightly thickened.
  • Season the pork all over with salt and pepper and transfer to a large slow cooker. Add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, then pour in the sauce. Cover and cook on high until the meat is tender, about 5 hours. (Or cook the meat in a large Dutch oven, covered, for 1 hour 45 minutes at 350 degrees; uncover and cook 30 more minutes.)
  • Discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Shred the pork with 2 forks; season with salt and pepper. Serve the shredded pork in the tortillas, along with toppings.

SMOKY SPICY SLOW-COOKED PORK TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless pork shoulder, achiote paste, McCormick dark chili powder, ancho chile powder, hot chipotle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, white vinegar, pineapple juice, medium onion

Provided by Elizabeth Jones

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lb boneless pork shoulder
2 tablespoons achiote paste
2 tablespoons McCormick dark chili powder
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
½ tablespoon hot chipotle chili powder, (adjust amount based on your preferred level of spice)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
½ cup white vinegar
6 oz pineapple juice, (one small can) or mango juice
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Add white vinegar and mix spices together, dissolving the achiote paste. Then, add the mango or pineapple juice.
  • In your crock pot, lay down a layer of sliced onions.
  • Pour in just enough of the marinade to cover the bottom of the crock pot. Then, place your meat into the crock pot.
  • Pour the rest of the marinade into the crock pot, completely coating the meat.
  • Lay the remainder of the sliced onions on top of the meat.
  • Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 10 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the tender cooked meat from the crock pot, leaving the juices in the crock pot. Then, shred the meat and return to the crock pot. Combine the meat and juices well.
  • Serve meat in soft, warm tortillas alongside desired garnishes of choice. (Garnish: Diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges and salsa)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SMOKY PORK TINGA TACOS (SLOW COOKER)



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This is a Rick Bayless recipe, from his book Mexican Everyday. I am posting as it is in his cookbook. Note, when I made this, I used the full 4 chilies in adobo sauce and although my husband and I REALLY seriously like heat in our food, this was almost too hot. So if you are sensitive, you may want to cut back on those. We really enjoyed this recipe, I hope someone will try it and hopefully enjoy it as well. This makes enough for 12 people to have 2 each.

Provided by TexasKelly

Categories     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 24 soft taco's, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium red potatoes or 4 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (preferably fire roasted)
3 -4 canned chipotle chiles, in adobo seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick (3 to 4 chiles, not 3 to 4 cans)
1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile puree (sauce from the can the chiles came in)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or crushed in garlic press
1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick (optional)
salt
4 ounces fresh mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed (about 1/2 cup) (optional)
24 corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup queso fresco, crumbled (can sub feta or goat cheese)
2 large avocados, pitted & sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices for serving

Steps:

  • Spread potatoes over bottom of a slow cooker and top with pork. In a large bowl, mix the undrained tomatoes with the chipotles, chipotle canning sauce, worcestershire, oregano, garlic, optional onion and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Pour the mixture evenly over the meat and potatoes. Cover and slow cook on high for 6 hours.
  • When you are ready to eat, fry the optional chorizo in a medium skillet until thoroughly done, about 4 minutes. Uncover the pork tinga and spoon off any fat that has accumulated on top. Sprinkle on the chorizo, then stir everything together, breaking the pork into smaller pieces (sized for wrapping in tortilla's).
  • If there is a lot of liquid, tip it off and boil it rapidly until reduced and syrupy, then stir it back into the meat mixture.
  • Taste & season with additional salt if you think it needs it.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, crumbled fresh cheese & avocado.
  • Note: If you do not have a slow cooker, it says you can do this in a medium sized heavy pot. Lay pork in the pot, top with potatoes, cover with tomato mixture, set lid in place and braise in a 300 degree oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until pork is completely tender.

CROCK POT PULLED PORK TACOS



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To bring together the flavors of this slow cooker dinner idea, combine this pork shoulder recipe with salsa and spices.

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     Pork     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Weelicious     Graduation     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 3-1/2 to 4 pound pork shoulder, rinsed and cleaned
1 16 oz jar mild salsa
1 package corn or flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.
  • Place the pork shoulder in the Crock Pot (slow cooker) and rub all over with the seasoning mixture.
  • Pour the jar of salsa around the pork shoulder.
  • Cook on low heat for 8-12 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a plate and using 2 forks, shred the into bite size pieces (I like to remove the visible pieces of fat).
  • Pour a scoop or two of the juices into the pork and stir to combine (If you want to remove the excess fat from the juice you will use, pour it into a cup and refrigerate it until the fat solidifies and can be easily scooped out. Only the juices will remain).
  • Place the pork into the tortillas.
  • Serve with desired accompaniments.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the ideal cut for slow cooking as it becomes tender and flavorful with long cooking times.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will add depth of flavor to the pork. Combine spices such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Overcrowding the slow cooker will prevent the pork from cooking evenly. Leave some space between the pieces of pork so that they can cook properly.
  • Cook on low for best results: Cooking the pork on low for 8-10 hours will allow it to become fall-apart tender.
  • Make your own tortillas: Homemade tortillas are softer and more flavorful than store-bought ones. You can find recipes for homemade tortillas online or in cookbooks.
  • Use fresh toppings: Fresh toppings such as cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and avocado will add color and flavor to your tacos.

Conclusion:

This smoky, spicy slow-cooked pork tacos recipe is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend party. The pork is fall-apart tender and flavorful, and the tacos are topped with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients. With a little planning and preparation, you can make this recipe in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this smoky, spicy slow-cooked pork tacos recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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