Crispy Pork Shoulder Tacos
Shredded rotisserie pork shoulder crisped in a hot skillet with chili powder and cumin, piled into warm tortillas with pickled onions and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g

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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rotisserie pork shoulder, shredded
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 4 pieces flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
- ½ cup pickled red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Add shredded pork, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until edges crisp, 2–3 minutes.
- 3
Warm tortillas in the same skillet, 20 seconds per side, or over a gas flame until lightly charred.
- 4
Fill each tortilla with crispy pork, a pinch of pickled onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- wooden spoon or spatula
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