Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

Tender, slow-cooked pulled pork seasoned with Mexican-inspired spices and salsa, perfect for filling warm tortillas. This easy Crock Pot recipe yields deliciously flavorful tacos that are ideal for family dinners or casual entertaining.

6 servings
8 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 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 piece pork shoulder
  • 16 oz mild salsa
  • 1 package tortillas

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Place the pork shoulder in the Crock Pot (slow cooker) and rub all over with the seasoning mixture.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Pour the jar of salsa around the pork shoulder.

    1 min

  4. 4.

    Cook on low heat for 8-12 hours.

    480 min

  5. 5.

    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).

    10 min

  6. 6.

    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).

    5 min

  7. 7.

    Place the pork into the tortillas.

    5 min

  8. 8.

    Serve with desired accompaniments.

    2 min