Pulled Pork Tacos (Pork Carnitas)

Pulled Pork Tacos (Pork Carnitas)

Taco night is a regular dinner in my house and these pulled pork tacos aka pork carnitas are a family favorite.

 

 Pulled Pork Tacos aka Pork Carnitas | www.homeandplate.com | Taco night is a regular dinner in my house and these pulled pork tacos aka pork carnitas are a family favorite.

 

It was a trip to Chicago in September 2014 where I discovered the best tacos I have ever had.

The pulled pork had been slow roasted to perfection…tender and so full of flavor.

Paired with black beans, crumbled queso fresco, pico de gallo and fresh avocado, these pulled pork tacos disappeared quickly.

Perfect to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, this recipe fits the bill for a neighborhood Mexican celebration.

What could be better than pulled pork tacos and my Original Margaritas? Maybe you’d prefer my Silver Elderflower Margarita!

How to make pulled pork tacos at home

Anytime we slow roast pork tenderloin, I make sure we make enough for dinner the next night.

The pork seasoning mix also works well to make shredded pork sandwiches for the big game the next day.

When you have leftovers, there is always plenty for Taco Tuesday.

As long as you have plenty of toppings, Mexican night is always a winner!

Make sure you have a selection of soft tacos as well as crispy corn shells for options and picky eaters.

Chop up fresh tomato and avocado and drain a can of black beans.

Serve it with my Jasmine Rice with black beans and cilantro.

 

A bowl of rice with black beans next to pork tacos

 

While I love the crunchy texture of a taco my children prefer the softness of a flour tortilla. So I make sure I have plenty of choices on hand.

Have you ever tried corn tortillas?

They are just as delicious topped with shredded pork.

This recipe also works well served on tortilla chips.

I’ve been known to whip up a plate full of pork nachos on game days.

Yum!

I root for the Buckeyes and with football season right around the corner, this is the perfect appetizer to feed a crowd.

Just arrange your tortilla chips, top with shredded pork, black beans and add your favorite nacho fix-ins.

 

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Pulled Pork Tacos aka Pork Carnitas

Use up last night's leftover pork tenderloin in these easy to make pulled pork tacos for dinner. These pork carnitas are ideal for taco night!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Pulled Pork Tacos, Pork Carnitas
Servings: 4
Author: Ali Randall

Ingredients

  • 1 3-pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 McCormick slow cookers BBQ pulled pork seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Taco shells and tortillas
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • Pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
  • Crumbled queso fresco or your choice of cheese
  • Two avocados, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250°F. Place the pork tenderloin in a glass baking dish. In a bowl mix together the seasoning packet, ketchup, vinegar and sugars.
  • Pour the mix over the pork tenderloin and add the half cup water to the bottom of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil tightly and bake for 3 hours.
  • Remove the pork from the oven and shred using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the liquid and keep warm in the oven.
  • Fill the warm taco and tortilla shells with black beans, pico de gallo, sliced avocado, and queso fresco.

Notes

You can usually find queso fresco in the dairy section of your grocery store near the refrigerated tortilla shells.

 Pulled Pork Tacos aka Pork Carnitas | www.homeandplate.com | Taco night is a regular dinner in my house and these pulled pork tacos aka pork carnitas are a family favorite.

 

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