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
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, shredded (rotisserie or cooked)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 whole lime
- 8 count corn or flour tortillas
- ½ whole white onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add pork, cumin, and chili powder. Stir constantly until fragrant and pork edges char slightly, 4 minutes.
- 3
Squeeze lime juice over the pork and stir to combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- 4
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a gas flame until pliable, 30 seconds per side.
- 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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