Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Charred Pineapple Salsa
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Charred Pineapple Salsa are a flavorful and festive twist on taco night. Tender, slow-cooked pork is nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing salsa made from charred pineapple, zesty lime juice, and fresh herbs. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, ensuring that every bite bursts with flavor and excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 fresh pineapple, sliced into rings
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker with sautéed onions and garlic. Pour BBQ sauce over it. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- While the pork cooks, grill pineapple rings until charred on both sides. Chop them for salsa.
- Mix grilled pineapple with diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once the pork is tender, shred it and assemble tacos in warm tortillas topped with charred pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, sear the pork before slow cooking. - Substitute pineapple with mango or add jalapeños for a spicy kick. - Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container for up to four days.