Smoky Southern BBQ Pork Tacos

Smoky Southern BBQ Pork Tacos

Discover the perfect fusion of southern BBQ and street food with this Copycat Southern BBQ Pork Tacos recipe. Enjoy tender pulled pork, smoky BBQ sauce, and crispy tortillas combined in a simple yet delicious dish that captures the essence of a Friday-night tailgate.

Time: Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes - Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American, Southern

Allergens

Soy (in BBQ sauce), Wheat (in tortillas)

Ingredients

  • 1. 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder 2. 1 cup Smoky Southern BBQ Sauce 3. 8 corn tortillas 4. 1 cup coleslaw mix 5. 1 cup chopped cilantro 6. 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 7. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large oven safe pot, combine pork shoulder and BBQ sauce, stirring to coat the meat evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and braise in the oven for 3 hours, or until tender and falling apart.
  3. Remove the pot from the oven and shred the pork using two forks, returning it to the sauce.
  4. In a large skillet, warm the tortillas for about 20 seconds per side.
  5. To assemble, spread a generous amount of pulled pork onto each tortilla, top with coleslaw mix, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices. Squeeze lime juice over the tacos before folding and serving.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve that perfect smoky flavor, consider using a mix of hickory and mesquite wood chips when grilling or smoking the pork shoulder.

Notes

For an extra kick, try adding some chopped pickled jalapeños to the coleslaw mix.

Cultural or Historical Background

This Copycat Southern BBQ Pork Tacos recipe pays homage to the vibrant street food scene in the southern United States, where BBQ-inspired dishes are a staple of local cuisine.