{"id":664,"date":"2025-01-22T19:05:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/22\/pulled-pork-tacos\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T19:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:05:08","slug":"pulled-pork-tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/22\/pulled-pork-tacos\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulled Pork Tacos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Delicious and Healthy Pulled Pork Tacos<\/h1>\n<p>Nothing beats the taste of a beautifully cooked pulled pork taco, especially when it&#8217;s made using healthy, natural ingredients. The recipe below not only promises a delightful meal but is also wholesome and nutritious. Let&#8217;s dive into this finger-licking recipe!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Pulled Pork:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 lbs boneless pork shoulder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup low-sodium chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice lovers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Tacos:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn or whole wheat tortillas (8-10)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded<\/li>\n<li>1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 red onion, thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 avocado, sliced<\/li>\n<li>Lime wedges, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Creamy Sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lime juice<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon honey<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prepare the Pulled Pork<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork.<\/li>\n<li>In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste. Pour over the pork in the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.<\/li>\n<li>Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return shredded pork to the cooker, stirring to coat in the remaining juices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Sauce<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Stir until smooth and set aside. This creamy sauce will add a refreshing flavor to your tacos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Assemble the Tacos<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side, or until they are slightly toasted.<\/li>\n<li>Place a generous amount of pulled pork on each tortilla.<\/li>\n<li>Top with red and green cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle the prepared creamy sauce over the taco fillings.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>These pulled pork tacos are not only immensely flavorful but also packed with nutritious ingredients. With the slow-cooked pork marinated to perfection, complemented by fresh toppings and a delightful creamy sauce, every bite promises a symphony of flavors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calories<\/strong>: Approximately 360 per taco (depending on tortilla size and toppings).<br \/>\n<strong>Preparation Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cooking Time<\/strong>: 8-10 hours (slow cooker method)<\/p>\n<p>Remember, healthy eating doesn&#8217;t have to be boring. So give your taste buds a treat and enjoy these heavenly pulled pork tacos!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delicious and Healthy Pulled Pork Tacos Nothing beats the taste of a beautifully cooked pulled pork taco, especially when it&#8217;s made using healthy, natural ingredients. The recipe below not only promises a delightful meal but is also wholesome and nutritious. Let&#8217;s dive into this finger-licking recipe! 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