Easy Pulled Pork Tacos

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories, while lemon juice is a cost-effective substitute.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Pico de gallo is fresher, while canned salsa is budget-friendly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Guacamole is healthier, and mashed peas can mimic texture at a lower cost.

Season pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove pork and set aside; add chopped onion and garlic to the skillet.

Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet and add bay leaves and lime juice.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.

Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix with the cooking juices.

Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Assemble tacos by placing pulled pork on tortillas and topping with cilantro, radishes, avocado, and salsa.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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