Sweet Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Total Time: 3-4 hours 15 minutes

These Sweet Chipotle Pork Tacos are a delicious blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors. The tender pork is marinated in a chipotle sauce, providing a perfect balance for your taco night.

This recipe is straightforward and perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. You can easily customize the toppings to suit your taste.

Delicious Sweet Chipotle Pork Tacos

This tacos recipe features slow-cooked pork shoulder seasoned with chipotle peppers, brown sugar, and spices, resulting in a flavorful filling. The recipe takes about 3 hours to prepare and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
12 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, avocado slices, and salsa

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: In a large bowl, combine the pork chunks with olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, brown sugar, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the pork evenly.
Cook the Pork: Transfer the pork mixture to a slow cooker. Add the chicken broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours 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 with the juices.
Warm the Tortillas: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with shredded pork and top with diced onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and salsa as desired.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.