Pulled Pork Tacos

These Pulled Pork Tacos made in the slow cooker are the perfect dish for lunch, dinner or just because they're so yummy! They're made with salsa verde pulled pork, cotija cheese, avocado, white rice and extra salsa verde on it. You don't need an occasion to indulge with these tacos!

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Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Let me introduce you to, officially, my favorite tacos ever. These tacos are so flavorful. So easy to make. SO delicious. My husband loves getting tacos everywhere we go it seems.

This recipe starts with my salsa verde pulled pork recipe. I initially made the pork specifically for these tacos, but then realized it needed to be a recipe on its own because the pork is delicious on its own, too!

Ingredients

You don't need anything fancy for these pulled pork tacos - you can find all these ingredients at your local grocery store. Here's what you'll need to make the recipe:

• pork tenderloin: Look for a small, lean pork tenderloin-it's super tender and cooks quickly for easy shredding.
• salsa verde: Grab a jar of your favorite salsa verde, or go for a fresh one from the refrigerated section for the best flavor.
• cooked white rice: This is a totally normal addition to a burrito but not usually in tacos, but I'm obsessed with adding sticky white rice to tacos! We like jasmine rice.
• tortillas: Grab soft, flour street taco-sized tortillas - they're the perfect size for stacking all the delicious fillings without overpowering the flavors.
• Cotija cheese: Cotija cheese is crumbly, salty, and makes your tacos look and feel super fancy.
• avocado: Pick a ripe avocado that gives slightly when you press it - perfectly creamy for tacos! Homemade guacamole would be delicious too.

Variations and Substitutions

You can switch these tacos up in so many ways!

Pork: You can use leftover pulled pork or make it with another cut of pork like a pork butt (AKA a boneless pork shoulder). These toppings would also be good on barbacoa tacos.

Tortillas: Swap the flour tortillas for corn tortillas if you prefer a more traditional, slightly toasty flavor. (Just warm them first so they don't break.) Or try crunchy taco shells for extra texture!

Avocado: If you're short on time, use store-bought guacamole instead of slicing an avocado - it adds flavor and saves a step!

Toppings: Top this Mexican dish with any of your favorite toppings, like corn salsa, pickled red onions, fresh cilantro or pico de gallo. Serve it with lime wedges to take it up a notch!

How to Make Pulled Pork Tacos

Here's how to make this easy pulled pork taco recipe:

1. Line a slow cooker with a liner or coat with cooking spray. Place pork tenderloins inside and pour half the salsa verde over the top.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until the pork is tender. Use tongs to shred the meat.
3. To assemble, warm tortillas and fill each with rice, shredded pork, Cotija cheese, and avocado. Drizzle with extra salsa verde.

Storing Leftovers

Do you enjoy leftovers? Because typically I do not. However, I happily ate these tacos almost everyday for a week. I was actually sad when we ran out! So you know we'll be making these again ASAP. The ingredients make great taco bowls and taco salads, too!

You can either make this over the night before or the day that you want to make these tacos. Whichever works best for you! It makes a big batch, so just stash it in the refrigerator until you're ready.

Leftover pork can be refrigerated in a food-safe, airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to six months-perfect for meal prep! Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave with a splash of water to keep it moist.

What to Serve with Pulled Pork Tacos

These tacos pair well with Mexican street corn, refried black beans or a simple slaw. You can use the pulled pork on other recipes, like these Mexican tostadas or lettuce wraps. Throw it on a burrito or taco bowl for something different, too!

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