Name: Pulled Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless pork shoulder; 2/3 cup(s) freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup(s) freshly squeezed lime juice; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce; 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; water, as needed; corn or flour tortillas; finely chopped onions; finely chopped cilantro; 6 thinly sliced radishes; hot sauce, to serve; lime wedges, to serve with

Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Rating 5.0

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| Last Updated on February 27, 2024

These pulled pork tacos feature cubes of pork shoulder simmered in a citrus-based liquid with a touch of chipotle chiles for heat. They are then fried in their own fat to create crispy-edged, tender, juicy and flavorful pulled pork.

Dinner

Mexican

ingredients

steps

195

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

3 lb

boneless pork shoulder

2/3 cup(s)

freshly squeezed orange juice

1/4 cup(s)

freshly squeezed lime juice

garlic cloves, smashed

1-2

chipotles in adobo sauce

1/2 tbsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

kosher salt, plus more to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

water, as needed

corn or flour tortillas

finely chopped onions

finely chopped cilantro

thinly sliced radishes

hot sauce, to serve

lime wedges, to serve with

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Directions 8 steps | 195 Minutes

Step 1

Chop the boneless pork shoulder into two-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, add the cubed pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, chipotle chiles, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.

Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe: In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, add the cubed pork shoulder, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, chipotle chiles, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add enough water to the pot to just submerge the pork.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 5

Simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 2 hours.

Step 6

After 2 hours, increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the pork fat is left behind, about 30-40 minutes.