These Pulled Pork Tacos are a great way to turn a meal into an event. They're easy to prepare and make a delicious crowd-pleaser. The tacos are made with slow cooked pork shoulder that is bursting with flavor. You can add any toppings you like such as cheese, guacamole, salsa verde, or sour cream to make the perfect meal for your family.
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❤️ Why I love this recipe
- Not only is the recipe delicious, but it’s also simple and easy to make.
- The pork has a great flavor and you can customize the toppings for each individual taco.
- Plus, if you have extra tacos left over, they are great to freeze and save for later!
One of the best things about this recipe is that the smoker does most of the work, which allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family but still have a flavorful meal.
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- pork shoulder
- BBQ seasoning or use our Southwest seasoning
- soft taco shells
- red cabbage
- jalapenos
- roma tomatoes
- red onion
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Let the meat come to room temperature.
- Sprinkle BBQ seasoning or Southwest Seasoning and Rub on the meat.
- Rub the BBQ seasoning all over the pork shoulder.
- Once the pork shoulder is well seasoned place it in the smoker.
- Smoke over indirect heat for 3-4 hours or it reaches an internal temperature of 180℉-190℉.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before pulling.
- Pull the pork using 2 forks, removing any excessive fat.
- Season with more BBQ seasoning if desired.
- Assemble the tacos, start with approximately 3oz of the pulled pork.
- And top with the shredded red cabbage, tomatoes, red onion and jalapenos.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- meat smoker -- you may use any type of grill/smoker that will let you cook low and slow.
- meat thermometer
- sharp knife
- cutting board
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making Pulled Pork Tacos.
These tacos taste great with slaw, red cabbage, sliced jalapenos, lime creme, or even guacamole on the top.
Carnitas are a Mexican-inspired version of pulled pork tacos. So, while they are not the same they are very similar.
Traditionally served with pulled pork is a coleslaw, potato salad or other sides such as French fries, cornbread and beans.
For this recipe we used bbq seasoning to the add the flavor to the pork, but you could also use lime juice or even orange juice for the recipe.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
Here are a few tips to ensure that your pulled pork taco recipe turn out perfect every time.
- Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork when it's ready.
- Make sure you let the pork rest after smoking before pulling, so all of the juices stay in the meat and don't dry out.
- Top the these tacos with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, southwest ranch, tomatoes, salsa the options are unlimited.
- Don't forget to heat your tortillas before serving up these delicious tacos. There is nothing better than a warm tortilla.
📚 Variations
- Instead of using bbq seasoning, you could also use your favorite southwest seasoning or even taco seasoning.
- If you can't find a pork shoulder roast, you can use a boston butt instead.
- You could also use white corn tortillas for these tacos to switch up the flavors.
🥫 Storage
Storage - These tacos can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Reheating - Reheat in a preheated oven at 350℉ for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave.
Freezing - The cooked meat can be frozen in a freezer safe bag for up 3 months.
📗 Related Recipes
- Do you love mexican inspired recipes? If so, the next time you may want to give these Shrimp Enchiladas a try! They are a great family friendly dinner that will please everyone.
- If you are looking for a lighter meal that is not only delicious but also comforting then next time you may want to make this Southwest Chicken Soup recipe.
- Liven up your breakfast routine by making these hearty Breakfast Enchiladas. They are a great way to start off your day.
🍽 Serve with
- Serve these tacos with a side of spanish rice, black beans, refried beans or even chips and salsa!
- If you want a creamy and delicious topping for these tacos whip up a batch of this Creamy Guacamole Salsa. It's a great way to add some additional flavor to these tacos.
- End this simple meal with a sweet and creamy side dish like this Mandarin Orange Fluff Salad. It's light and refreshing and great made ahead!
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
I absolutely love this pulled pork tacos recipe. It's smoky, flavorful and always a hit when I make it for friends and family. The combination of the smoked pork shoulder seasoned with BBQ seasoning, combined with all the delicious toppings is just unbeatable.
Next time why don't you try your hand at grilling a pork tenderloin. The taste is amazing and it doesn't take a lot of time. See if your family won't go crazy over our Recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin. We even make a complete meal by adding colored peppers over polenta.
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📝 Recipe Card
Now, that you have all the facts for making this delicious recipe, lets get into the kitchen and make these smoked pork tacos for your family today.
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📖 Recipe
Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
Equipment Needed
- Smoker Any grill that will cook low and slow
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder room temperature
- 3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning Southwest Seasoning
- 12 soft taco shells 4-inch
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 2 jalapenos sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup red onion diced
- optional toppings and sides queso, cilantro sauce, chopped cilantro, spicy ranch, taco sauce, hot sauce, sour cream, salsa, Spanish rice, tortilla chips.
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 250℉. Rub the BBQ seasoning all over the pork shoulder and place in the smoker. Smoke over indirect heat for 3-4 hours or it reaches an internal temperature ot 180℉-190℉. Let rest for 10 minutes before pulling.
- Pull the pork using 2 forks, removing any excessive fat. Season with more BBQ seasoning if desired.
- Assemble the tacos, start with approximately 3oz of the pulled pork and top with the shredded red cabbage, tomatoes, red onion and jalapenos. ** see notes
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