Pulled pork tacos recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
This slow-cook Mexican-style dish is perfect for a more relaxed way of entertaining. Simply place in the middle of the table and let everyone dig in.
See method- Serves 6
- Takes 5 hours
- 606 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 1.8kg boneless pork shoulder joint
- 1 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 30ml vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and bruised with the side of a knife
- 1½ tbsp ancho chilli flakes
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 200ml tequila-flavoured beer
- 100ml fresh orange juice
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 3 limes, 2 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
- 12 mini tortilla wraps, warmed
- 30g pack fresh coriander, leaves picked
- 100g radishes, sliced
- sliced jalapeños, to serve (optional)
- soured cream, to serve (optional)
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2535kJ 606.0kcal
- Fat
- 26g
- Saturates
- 8g
- Salt
- 1.7g
- Sugars
- 6g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 37.3gProtein 51.6gFibre 4.3g
Method
- Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Remove the string from the pork, unroll, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Mix the paprika, oregano and 1 tsp salt, then rub over the pork. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add the pork and sear for 6-8 mins until browned all over.
- Transfer the pork to a hob-safe roasting tin. Add the garlic, chilli flakes, onion, beer and orange juice. Bring to the boil, then cover, transfer to the oven and cook for 4½ hrs or until very tender, basting every 40 mins. If needed, add a splash of water to stop it drying out too much. Uncover for the final 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the red onion with the lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside for 20 mins, then drain.
- Remove the pork, discard the skin and fat, then shred. Return to the tin; coat in the cooking juices. Add a splash of water and bring to a simmer in the tin on the hob, adding a litt more water, if needed, to create a fairly thick sauce. Serve in the tortillas with the pickled onion, coriander, lime wedges and radishes, along with jalapeños and soured cream, if you like.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze pulled pork only. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
