Pulled Pork Tacos 🌮 | Crockpot Recipe

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.

Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the crockpot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bay leaves, and lime juice to the crockpot.

Cover and cook on low 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!

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