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Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos
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Instructions
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Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and mix.
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Place the pork in the slow cooker and rub all over with the seasoning mixture. Pour the jar of salsa around the pork.
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Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
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Remove the pork to a large bowl and, using 2 forks, shred into bite size pieces. I like to remove the visible pieces of fat here too.
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Pour a scoop or two of the juices from the slow cooker into the shredded pork and stir to combine. (If you want to remove the excess fat from the juice you will use, pour it into a cup and refrigerate it until the fat solidifies and can be easily scooped out. Only the juices will remain.)
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Serve pulled pork in tortillas with toppings of choice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sear Before Slow Cooking 🔥Sear the pork shoulder on all sides in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before placing in the crock pot to develop a flavorful crust that enhances the final taste.
- Bloom Your Spices 🌶️Toast the cumin, chili powder, oregano, and paprika in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the crock pot to intensify their flavors and create a more complex seasoning profile.
- Low and Slow Timing ⏱️Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours rather than HIGH for 4-5 hours—the extended time allows the connective tissue to break down gradually, resulting in more tender, pullable meat with better moisture retention.
- Drain Excess Fat Strategically 🥄Remove the pork and skim off excess fat from the cooking liquid before shredding, then mix the defatted liquid back into the pulled pork for moisture and flavor without greasiness.
- Finish with Fresh Salsa Right Before Serving 🌮Add your mild salsa just before serving rather than during cooking to preserve its fresh flavor and prevent it from becoming overly cooked or losing its vibrant texture.
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