Description
Slow-cooked pulled pork tucked into warm corn tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage slaw and a cool lime crema. Naturally gluten-free and packed with bold, fresh flavor. A perfect crowd-pleaser for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pulled Pork:
3–4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (also called pork butt)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed if you can swing it)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 small yellow onion, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, smashed
For the Slaw:
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt + pepper, to taste
For the Lime Crema:
½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch of salt
For Serving:
12 small corn tortillas (gluten-free, soft or toasted)
Extra cilantro
Lime wedges
Pickled red onions (optional but so good)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix up your dry rub: smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pat your pork shoulder dry with a paper towel, then rub the spice mix all over it. Don’t be shy—get it into all the cracks.
Throw the sliced onion and smashed garlic into the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the pork on top. Pour in the orange juice and apple cider vinegar. Put the lid on.
Cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours. The pork should fall apart with just a nudge of a fork. If it doesn’t, let it go a little longer.
Transfer the pork to a big bowl or cutting board. Shred it using two forks. Scoop out the cooked onions and mix them back in (they’re sweet and packed with flavor). Add a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid to keep it juicy. Taste. Add a bit more salt if it needs it.
Notes
Use 100% corn tortillas to keep this recipe gluten-free (always check labels).
Pork shoulder can be cooked a day ahead—flavor gets even better.
Want to save time? Use a bagged slaw mix instead of slicing cabbage.
Leftovers are amazing for taco bowls, sandwiches, or quesadillas (use GF tortillas).
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker on low) or 5–6 hours (slow cooker on high)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Gluten-Free
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: Approx. 410 per serving (2 tacos)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg