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Pulled Pork Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder boneless, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Small corn or flour tortillas
  • shredded cabbage, pickled red onions, salsa, avocado, lime wedges, cheese optional toppings

Instructions

  • Mix all the dry spices together in a small bowl.
  • Rub the spice mix all over the pork shoulder until fully coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
  • Transfer pork to a slow cooker and add chicken broth, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
  • Remove the pork, shred it in a large bowl, and pour some of the cooking liquid over top to keep it juicy.
  • Warm the tortillas and load them up with pulled pork and your favorite toppings.
  • Serve with lime wedges and napkins (you’ll need them).