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Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 260 min total

Tender, smoky pulled pork is the star of these easy tacos, perfect for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner or game day feast.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove pork and set aside.
2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in chicken broth, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Return pork to pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours, until pork is fork-tender.
4. Remove pork from pot and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the pot and stir to coat with cooking liquid. Keep warm.
5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame. Fill each tortilla with pulled pork, then top with cilantro, diced onion, and queso fresco. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips

• Leftover pulled pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
• For extra flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the cooking liquid.
• Serve with your favorite salsa or hot sauce.

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