Maple Bourbon Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

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

These Maple Bourbon Pulled Pork Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender, slow-cooked pork infused with the rich flavors of maple syrup and bourbon. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or a satisfying weeknight meal.

The tacos are easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the sweet and savory combination of flavors with minimal effort. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a complete meal.

Delicious Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

This recipe features pulled pork that is slow-cooked until tender and then combined with a maple bourbon glaze. The tacos are served in warm tortillas and can be topped with coleslaw, pickled onions, or fresh cilantro. The preparation time is about 15 minutes, with a cooking time of 8 hours, serving approximately 8 tacos.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds pork shoulder
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 small tortillas
Coleslaw, pickled onions, or cilantro for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and place it in a slow cooker.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine maple syrup, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cook the Pork: Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
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 skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the pulled pork and top with coleslaw, pickled onions, or cilantro as desired. Serve immediately.