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Pulled Pork Street Tacos with Cotija Cheese and Lime Crema

Turn an ordinary Tuesday dinner into a party and make these pulled pork street tacos with Cotija cheese and lime crema—shredded salsa verde View More expand_more

Turn an ordinary Tuesday dinner into a party and make these pulled pork street tacos with Cotija cheese and lime crema—shredded salsa verde marinated tenderloin and Cotija cheese on corn tortillas topped with a creamy lime sauce, fresh cilantro and purple cabbage. Grab a plate and enjoy the fiesta of flavors!

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Pulled Pork Street Tacos with Cotija Cheese and Lime Crema
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Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
4 Servings

Ingredients


Pulled Pork Tacos

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12
Small corn tortillas
12
1 cup
Cotija cheese
1 cup
to taste
Fresh cilantro
to taste
to taste
Purple cabbage, shredded into ribbons
to taste

Lime Crema

1 cup
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup
3 tbsp
Large lime, juiced and zested
3 tbsp
1 tsp.
Garlic powder
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
Onion salt
1/4 tsp.

Directions


  1. Place the tenderloin in a slow cooker and cover it with the lid.

  2. Cook on low for up to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190ºF.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and onion salt.

  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (You can serve it immediately, but chilling it allows the flavors to meld.)

  5. Once the tenderloin reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.

  6. Using two forks, shred the meat completely.

  7. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and let it sit in its juices to stay moist and flavorful.

  8. To char the corn tortillas, place each one directly over a medium flame on a gas stove for 10 to 30 seconds per side, moving them around as needed.

  9. If using an electric stove, heat each tortilla in a dry pan over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds or until charred to your liking.

  10. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of shredded pork on each tortilla.

  11. Top with crumbled Cotija cheese, shredded purple cabbage, and a spoonful of the lime crema.

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Ingredients


Pulled Pork Tacos

12
Small corn tortillas
12
1 cup
Cotija cheese
1 cup
to taste
Fresh cilantro
to taste
to taste
Purple cabbage, shredded into ribbons
to taste

Lime Crema

1 cup
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup
3 tbsp
Large lime, juiced and zested
3 tbsp
1 tsp.
Garlic powder
1 tsp.
1/4 tsp.
Onion salt
1/4 tsp.

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