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Tender Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Slaw

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A simple, hands-off slow cooker pulled pork recipe paired with a fresh, tangy slaw, perfect for busy nights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry and trim off excess fat.
  2. Mix smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
  4. Place pork in slow cooker; pour barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth around the pork.
  5. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  6. While pork cooks, toss green cabbage, red cabbage, and shredded carrot in a large bowl.
  7. Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
  8. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding excess fat.
  9. Stir shredded pork back into cooking juices.
  10. Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or in a low oven.
  11. Assemble tacos by spooning pulled pork onto tortillas, topping with fresh slaw, and garnishing with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

If pork isn’t shredding easily after 8 hours on low, cook longer. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas and check barbecue sauce labels. For dairy-free slaw, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Searing pork before slow cooking is optional but adds flavor.

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Keywords: pulled pork, slow cooker, tacos, fresh slaw, easy dinner, barbecue, pork shoulder, homemade tacos

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