Memphis BBQ Smokehouse Street Tacos

Memphis BBQ Smokehouse Street Tacos

A sizzling and smoky Memphis BBQ-inspired street taco recipe with pulled pork, slaw, onions, and avocado.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Street Food

Allergens

Gluten (in the form of wheat in some corn tortillas), soy (in some store-bought BBQ sauces)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked pulled pork
  • 1 cup Memphis BBQ sauce
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups coleslaw
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or stovetop to medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the pulled pork with the Memphis BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Grill the corn tortillas for 1 2 minutes on each side until warm and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
  4. Assemble the tacos by layering smoked pulled pork, coleslaw, pickled red onions, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves onto each tortilla.
  5. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.

Chef’s Insight

To intensify the smokiness, marinate the pulled pork in the BBQ sauce overnight.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Memphis BBQ sauce.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Memphis BBQ style is known for its tomato-based sauces with a touch of molasses and a hint of tanginess. This recipe pays homage to the classic BBQ tradition while adding a modern twist with street-food tacos.