Street Food Smokehouse Pork Tacos
Discover the ultimate Street Food Smokehouse Pork Tacos recipe inspired by a famous restaurant's secret dish. Make this copycat classic at home for your next tailgate or party.
Allergens
Contains gluten and dairy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless pork shoulder 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce 8 small corn tortillas 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork shoulder in the vegetable oil until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the pork and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred the pork and mix it back into the sauce. Keep warm.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or directly on a hot grill or comal for 10 seconds per side.
- To assemble, place a portion of shredded pork onto each tortilla, top with cabbage, red onion, and cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Chef’s Insight
For an extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the barbecue sauce.
Notes
Serve with your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.