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Carolina Pulled Pork Tacos
TOTAL TIME40 mins
SKILL LEVELIntermediate
SERVINGS4
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About this RecipeBold, tangy pulled pork meets fresh toppings in this easy Southern-inspired taco recipe—perfect for any night of the week.
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Pulled Pork Tacos

Cooked and pulled, 2 cups Fresh Pork Bone-In Shoulder Butt Roast
 
1/2 cup Sweet barbecue sauce
 
8 Crispy corn tostados, warm
 
1/4 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
 
1 tbsp. Fresh cilantro

Slaw

 
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
 
2 tbsps. Apple cider vinegar
 
1 tsp. Garlic powder
 
1/2 tbsp. Sugar
 
1 tsp. Salt
 
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
 
1/4 cup Green cabbage, shredded
 
1/4 cup Red onion, peeled and sliced
Directions
1.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth.
2.
In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage and red onion; drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat; set aside.
3.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook pulled Smithfield Smoked Pork Picnic Shoulder and sweet barbecue sauce for 5 minutes or until heated through.
4.
To serve, layer each tostada with 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup barbecue pulled pork, 2 tablespoons cabbage slaw and a cilantro leaf.
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