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Pulled Pork Tacos

Rotisserie pork shoulder shredded and warmed with cumin, chili powder, and lime — ready to fill soft tortillas in under 20 minutes. Top with fresh onion, cilantro, and salsa for a weeknight taco night that tastes like you've been simmering all day.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
42g
Pulled Pork Tacos
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add pork, cumin, and chili powder. Stir constantly until fragrant and pork edges char slightly, 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Squeeze lime juice over the pork and stir to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

  4. Step 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame until pliable, 30 seconds per side.

  5. Step 5

    Fill each tortilla with pulled pork, top with sliced onion and fresh cilantro, and serve with salsa.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • microplane or citrus juicer

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