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Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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Slow Cooker Asian Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

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: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

8

hours 
Calories

350

kcal

8

hours 

20

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds pork shoulder

    • 0.25 cup soy sauce

    • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce

    • 0.5 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

    • 0.5 teaspoon salt

    • 12 corn tortillas

    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

    Directions

    • Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, adding soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic on top.
    • Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the pork is fully tender and easily shredded with forks.
    • 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.
    • Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
    • Heat the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable, ensuring they don’t break when folded.
    • 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
    • Calories: 350kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    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.

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