Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa are a tantalizing dish that brings together tender pork and vibrant salsa, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to lively gatherings. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a memorable meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic.
- Sauté the diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker with sautéed onions. Pour chicken broth to cover the meat and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Prepare the salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, cilantro (if using), lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Once cooked, shred the pork in the slow cooker using two forks and mix well with juices.
- Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos by filling them with shredded pork and topping with fresh salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg