Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos

Health score
17%
Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos
260 min.
10
325kcal

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Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos: A Flavorful Fiesta

Indulge in the mouth-watering Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos, a delectable dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for a leisurely lunch or a satisfying dinner, this main course is a culinary adventure that brings the flavors of the Southwest to your table. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you'll have 260 minutes to relax as your slow cooker does the work, transforming a simple pork sirloin roast into a tender, succulent feast.

This recipe serves 10, ensuring there's enough to go around for your family and friends. At 325 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor. The star of the show, the slow-cooked pork, is complemented by a medley of ingredients that elevate it to new heights: dried apricots, garlic, lime juice, and salsa verde, to name a few. The result? A unique, savory profile with a hint of sweetness that's sure to impress.

For a complete meal, pair your Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos with a side of your choice and don't forget the toppings! Reduced-fat sour cream, thinly sliced green onions, cubed avocado, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and chopped tomato add a burst of freshness and texture that takes this dish to the next level.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, the Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos are an accessible, crowd-pleasing recipe that's sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So why wait? Fire up your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a Mexican-inspired feast that's as easy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apricot dried chopped
  • 10 8-inch flour tortilla warmed (es)
  •  garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • medium onion chopped
  • Dash hot sauce hot
  • pounds pork sirloin roast boneless cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium bell pepper sweet red chopped
  • 1.5 cups salsa verde 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 10 servings cream shredded sour cubed thinly sliced chopped reduced-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper white

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Shred pork with two forks.
  3. Place about 1/2 cup pork mixture down the center of each tortilla.
  4. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories325kcal
Protein33.01%
Fat24.97%
Carbs42.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.14
Glycemic Load
9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.192173836024%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.55mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:325.01kcal
16.25%
Fat:8.81g
13.56%
Saturated Fat:3.56g
22.28%
Carbohydrates:33.37g
11.12%
Net Carbohydrates:30.85g
11.22%
Sugar:6.83g
7.59%
Cholesterol:64.65mg
21.55%
Sodium:802.66mg
34.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.22g
52.44%
Vitamin B1:0.87mg
58.31%
Selenium:36.31µg
51.87%
Vitamin B3:9.02mg
45.09%
Vitamin B6:0.72mg
36.1%
Phosphorus:343.58mg
34.36%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30.22%
Vitamin C:18.7mg
22.67%
Potassium:633.85mg
18.11%
Iron:2.91mg
16.16%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.75%
Vitamin A:784.64IU
15.69%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.54%
Folate:58.81µg
14.7%
Calcium:121.56mg
12.16%
Magnesium:41.04mg
10.26%
Fiber:2.52g
10.07%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.75%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.69%
Copper:0.14mg
7%
Vitamin K:4.56µg
4.34%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.26%