These Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tacos bring exciting fusion flavors to your Taco Tuesday with tender pork shoulder that’s been slow-braised in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, hoisin, ginger, and garlic until it practically melts. The tangy rice vinegar slaw adds refreshing crunch that balances the rich meat perfectly, while the cilantro brings brightness to every bite. They’re effortless to make—just set your slow cooker in the morning and come home to dinner that tastes like it took all day to prepare.
Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Recipe by Daily Disher
Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tacos feature melt-in-your-mouth pork shoulder braised in soy-hoisin sauce, topped with tangy rice vinegar slaw and fresh cilantro for an irresistible fusion experience.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Mexican
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
6
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
8 hours
Calories
350 kcal
8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 pounds pork shoulder
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup hoisin sauce
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
12 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Directions
1.
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, adding soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic on top.
2.
Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the pork is fully tender and easily shredded with forks.
3.
While the pork is cooking, prepare the cabbage slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, rice vinegar, and salt in a bowl; set aside in the refrigerator.
4.
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
5.
Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable, ensuring they don't break when folded.
6.
Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the shredded pork onto each tortilla, followed by cabbage slaw and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
350kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
2
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg