Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos
This Smoked Pulled Pork Tacos recipe combines the smoky flavor of pulled pork with the softness of taco shells and fresh tomatoes, and cabbage It's a delicious recipe that is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Resting time10 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Casual Dinner, party food
Cuisine: American-Mexican
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 147kcal
Smoker Any grill that will cook low and slow
- 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.
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
Try a combination of any of your favorite toppings, or set them up as a taco station for a party or get together.
The pulled pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
The pulled pork can be frozen with all air removed for up to 4 months in the freezer in a freezer safe ziploc bag.
** The calories for the tacos do NOT include the garnishes you use on your tacos.
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg