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Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1.5 kg) pork shoulder or butt, excess fat trimmed
- 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 12 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- Cilantro, onions, radishes queso fresco sour cream avocado salsa for topping
Instructions
- Season the Pork: Season the pork shoulder liberally with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano and coriander, along with salt and pepper. Coat the entire surface evenly with the spice mix.
- Cook the pork: Season your pork and put it in the slow cooker. Place diced green chilies, chopped onion and garlic along with the chicken broth around the pork as well. Crock for 8 on low or high 4 to 5 hours till pork is super tender and shreds easily
- Shred the Pork: Once fully cooked, remove the pork to a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks. Remove any big fat chunks. Add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker along with lime juice. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes more so the ingredients seep into it.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the pork is getting in it's final few minutes to cook, warm up your tortillas. You toasted it in a dry skillet over an open flame or on the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Assemble the Tacos: Divide the green chili pork between each tortilla. Serve with cilantro, onions, radishes, queso fresco, sour cream or Mexican crema, avocado slices or guacamole and salsa.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your tacos right away along with some lime wedges on the side for an extra citrus flare. If you’re a fan of tacos, try our Spicy Korean Chicken Tacos for a twist on taco night.
Tips and Variations
- Variation: If you cannot find pork shoulder, try to use a piece of big with some fat along the edge. However, remember that pork lion is leaner, so it will not be as juicy but still delicious.
- To add some heat: If you want the chili to be spicier, throw a jalapeño or serrano pepper into the slow cooker with everything else; alternatively, use hot green chilies instead of mild.
- Taco Shell Options: If you want a crunchier taco, simply use crispy taco shells instead of soft tortillas.
- Other Ways to Use Leftovers: Shredded pork is good not only in tacos but at the standard. Use it in burritos, as enchiladas, or on nachos for a tasty mix-up.
- Look for It in Advance: The pork can be cooked and refrigerated up to 3 days before. Reheat and serve when ready.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: You will get 227K calories with this meal.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 5 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Protein: An amount of 28 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 18 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
- Cholesterol: 93 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Sodium: 878 mg of sodium is used.
- Fiber: 1 g of fiber is obtained here.
- Sugars: A 3 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
Slow Cooked Green Chili Pork Tacos are a super flavorful and juicy taco filling you can cook up in 100 different ways, but this is the oven-to-slow-cooker method. Shredded pork cooked all day with green chilies, spices, and some peppers turns into a delightful base of flavors that sing when you top your taco off. Whether you are having them for Taco Tuesday or a weekend fiesta, these tacos will not disappoint, and the best part is that they really require very little effort and time.