Apple Butter Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes

These Apple Butter Pulled Pork Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, combining tender pulled pork with the sweet and rich flavor of apple butter. This recipe is perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends.

The cooking process is simple and allows the flavors to meld beautifully. You can easily adjust the toppings to your liking, making it a versatile option for any taco night.

Delicious Pulled Pork Tacos with Apple Butter

This tacos recipe features slow-cooked pulled pork infused with apple butter, creating a unique and flavorful filling. The recipe takes about 6 hours to prepare and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder
1 cup apple butter
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
12 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup coleslaw mix
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Place it in a slow cooker.
Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the apple butter, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Shred the Pork: Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the apple butter pulled pork, top with coleslaw mix, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.