Slow Cooked Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos
The recipe Slow Cooked Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos is ready in approximately 45 minutes and is definitely an outstanding gluten free option for lovers of Mexican food. For $2.37 per serving, this recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 349 calories, 34g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. 1679 people have made this recipe and would make it again. This recipe from Emily Bites requires brown sugar, garlic cloves, reduced-fat shredded mexican cheese blend, and romaine lettuce. Overall, this recipe earns an excellent spoonacular score of 99%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork), Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork), and Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 T brown sugar
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 t cayenne pepper
1 T chili powder
Cilantro, chopped
8 small (6”) corn tortillas (such as Mission Extra Thin Yellow Corn Tortillas)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 T ground cumin
1 lb pork tenderloin, lean and trimmed of visible fat
½ c reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese (I used Weight Watchers Brand)
Romaine lettuce, shredded
½ t salt
1 medium-sized tomato, sliced
Equipment:
slow cooker
bowl
microwave
Cooking instruction summary:
Place pork tenderloin the slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and garlic. Pour over the top of the pork. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.Remove tenderloin and shred against the grain using two forks. Return pork to the sauce and stir to combine.Heat your tortilla in the microwave for 10-30 seconds to warm. Layer pork and toppings onto tortillas and serve.
Step by step:
1. Place pork tenderloin the slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt and garlic.
2. Pour over the top of the pork. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
3. Remove tenderloin and shred against the grain using two forks. Return pork to the sauce and stir to combine.
4. Heat your tortilla in the microwave for 10-30 seconds to warm. Layer pork and toppings onto tortillas and serve.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
