Smoky Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos

Smoky Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos

Discover the perfect Tex-Mex BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos recipe inspired by street food classics. Tender pulled pork, smothered in a smoky BBQ sauce and served in warm corn tortillas.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 3 hours - Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Allergens

Gluten, Soy, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Dairy (contains BBQ sauce)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Smoky Chipotle BBQ sauce (recipe below)
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or smoker to medium high heat (350°F). Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Place the pork on the grate and cook for 3 hours, turning every hour and basting with Smoky Chipotle BBQ sauce, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender enough to shred easily.
  3. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before shredding.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for 20 seconds per side. Assemble tacos with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, onion, cabbage, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Top with fresh cilantro leaves.

Chef’s Insight

The key to tender pulled pork is slow and steady cooking, allowing the meat to absorb the flavors of the smoky BBQ sauce.

Notes

Adjust the spice level of the BBQ sauce to your preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dish is inspired by the famous Mexican street food, tacos al pastor, with a Tex-Mex twist.