Knock-Your-Socks-Off Pulled Pork Tacos

Theseslow cooker pulled pork tacosare packed with irresistible flavor! Served with a zesty cilantro lime rice and a creamy, bright cilantro ranch sauce!

I love the combination of tender pork with creamy and herby ranch dressing, not to mention a big helping of cilantro lime rice on the side! This easy dinner idea doesn’t take a whole lot of effort to throw together. Use theseTortillas, and add someGuacamoleon the side!

This is such a funpork taco recipeand it’s one of my family’s favorite dishes ever! The pork is cooked in the slow cooker with taco seasoning for smoky, flavorful shredded meat. You can throw that in the Crock-Pot in the morning and then in the evening, make your cilantro lime rice, a one-pot, zesty and bright side! As that cooks, make the creamy, cilantro ranch dressing to go on top of everything by blending the ingredients together. While it seems like a lot of components, it really is simple and quick to throw together!

I love these flavors together, too. The lime juice in the rice plus the sharp taste of cilantro, mixed with the rich warmth of the pulled pork is seriously gold! Pile up the ingredients in your favorite tortillas, or top them over some lettuce for a decadent taco salad. Make sure to make plenty of the ranch dressing, too, because it is addicting and keeps in the fridge for up to 10 days! I know you’ll love this fun taco recipe!

Table of Contents:

Ingredients:

• Pork tenderloin:I love to use a pork tenderloin because it’s a leaner cut of meat and really cheap, but it still gets nice and tender from cooking low and slow all day.
• Taco seasoning:You can use store-bought taco seasoning or make myfamous easy homemade mixwith chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
• Salt:A little extra salt helps develop the flavors of the pork.
• Water or broth:Water or broth keeps the pork moist as it cooks all day.
• Cilantro lime rice:The recipe follows below, and this rice is citrusy, herby, and oh-so good!
• Cilantro ranch dressing:This recipe also follows below. The creaminess mixed with the freshness of cilantro is a great addition to the rich meat and rice.
• Tortillas, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato:These ingredients complete the tacos!
• Optional additions:You can also add hot sauce, salsa, or guacamole if you’d like.

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Topping Ideas:

• Shredded lettuce
• Shredded cheese
• Chopped tomatoes
• Lime juice
• Hot sauce
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Chopped or pickled jalapenos
• Green onion

Tips for The Best Pork Tacos:

• Cut pork tenderloin before shredding:Cutting the tenderloin into 4 pieces helps make shredding way easier, and add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker so it can absorb the juices.
• Use your own taco seasoning:Store-bought is fine but there’s something so good abouthomemade taco seasoning! Plus it’s so easy and you can adjust flavors to your liking.
• Don’t skip the rice or ranch:The pork is good but the rice and cilantro ranch complete these tacos! The creaminess of the ranch plus the citrusy tartness of the rice is a delicious balance.

Variation Ideas:

You can also use these ingredients in: taco salads, quesadillas, taquitos, burritos, or any of your favorite Mexican dishes. Sometimes I’ll also use leftover pulled pork from this recipe to make sandwiches with melted cheese on top. Or, you can serve this pork in a hot dog bun topped with diced avocado and tomatoes.

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