{"id":"fdbccddd-cefc-4a3a-8370-f1412c5db3e2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/fdbccddd-cefc-4a3a-8370-f1412c5db3e2","source_url":"https://www.simplejoy.com/pulled-pork-tacos/","title":"Pulled Pork Tacos","description":"These Pulled Pork Tacos will rock your world. They have just 15 minutes of hands on time, and then you come home to the most delicious dinner.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT480M","total_time":"PT510M","image_url":"https://www.simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pulled-pork-tacos.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 pounds pork shoulder","item":"pork shoulder","quantity":4,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3 tablespoons kosher salt ((if you are using table salt, use 1 1/2 tablespoons))","item":"kosher salt ((if you are using table salt, use 1 1/2 tablespoons))","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cups low sodium beef broth ((if you can't find low sodium, use less salt on the pork for browning))","item":"low sodium beef broth ((if you can't find low sodium, use less salt on the pork for browning))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1  small yellow onion (diced)","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"6  garlic cloves (minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":6,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"4  chipotle peppers in adobo sauce","item":"chipotle peppers in adobo sauce","quantity":4},{"text":"3 tablespoons lime juice","item":"lime juice","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons cumin","item":"cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne","item":"ground cayenne","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"corn tortilla shells (for serving)","item":"corn tortilla shells","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"cotija cheese (for serving)","item":"cotija cheese","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"pickled red onions (for serving)","item":"pickled red onions","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"cilantro (for serving)","item":"cilantro","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed dutch oven."},{"number":2,"text":"Season the pork with the salt and brown it in the hot oil, making sure to get each side of the pork."},{"number":3,"text":"In the bottom of a slow cooker, combine the beef broth, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the pork to the bottom of the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the pork falls apart easily with a fork (read here why I am only recommending low cooking). Remove from the slow cooker, and remove any large pieces of fat. Shred with two forks and return to the slow cooker for serving."},{"number":5,"text":"Serve as tacos, topped with pickled red onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.555789+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.555789+00:00"}