Smoked Pork Tacos
Smoked pork tacos has the classic low and slow pork spiced just right with Mexican flavors tucked in crunchy tacos. Tender, delicious, slow smoked shredded pork butt or pork shoulder is piled high with your favorite taco toppings, nestled in a delicious, crispy tortilla shell. Perfection!
Servings: 12
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 6-10 lb pork butt roast or pork shoulder
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Tortillas
Smoked Pork Taco Toppings
- cheese, shredded
- onion, chopped or diced
- cilantro, chopped
- purple onion, chopped or diced
- cabbage, chopped
- green chile, diced
- Pico de Gallo salsa or tomatoes, chopped
- Jalapenos, sliced
- squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Pat pork butt dry with paper towel.
- Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper and whisk together until combined.
- Generously rub the seasoning all over the outside of the pork.
- Prepare the smoker with hickory grilling wood and place the pork in the center of the smoker and smoke approximately 1 hour per pound of pork at 250-300 degrees until the internal temperature is 195 degrees F. Low and slow is the best option for smoking pork.)
- Shred the meat and remove any excess fat.
- Add pork to tacos and top with your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg