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Tender Slow Cooker Chipotle Pulled Pork Tacos Easy Recipe with Tangy Slaw

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This recipe features tender slow-cooked chipotle pulled pork paired with a bright, tangy slaw, perfect for easy and flavorful tacos that are great for casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (well-marbled)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (canned)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • For the Tangy Slaw:
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from pork shoulder but leave some for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Rub evenly over pork and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Place diced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker. Roughly chop chipotle peppers and add them along with chicken broth.
  4. Set seasoned pork on top of onion and garlic mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork shreds easily.
  5. While pork cooks, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced red onion in a large bowl. Whisk apple cider vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over slaw and toss well. Refrigerate until serving.
  6. Transfer cooked pork to a cutting board and shred with two forks, discarding large fat pieces. Return shredded pork to slow cooker juices and stir to coat.
  7. Warm corn or flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes.
  8. Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with pulled pork, topping with tangy slaw, and sprinkling chopped cilantro.

Notes

If your slow cooker runs hot, check pork at 6 hours to avoid drying out. Use the sauce from the slow cooker to keep pork moist. For gluten-free, verify chicken broth and adobo sauce labels. White wine vinegar can substitute apple cider vinegar in slaw. Pork can be cooked in a pressure cooker for about 1 hour on high pressure as an alternative.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chipotle, pulled pork, tacos, tangy slaw, easy recipe, comfort food, smoky, spicy

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