Michelle’s Shredded Pork Tacos

If you have a crock pot like I do (which is a great investment—All Clad brand) and you can use the insert right on the stovetop; use your insert for this step. If you don’t have a crock pot insert that can be used on the stove then use a Dutch oven or large stock pot for this step.

Heat oil on high in your crock pot insert (or Dutch oven). Sprinkle salt, pepper, and granulated garlic on the pork shoulder. Place the pork into the hot oil and sear it on all sides until they are golden brown.

Preheat crock pot while the pork is searing.

While the pork is searing, put all of the spices and brown sugar into a bowl and mix well.

Once the pork is done searing pour half of the rub on the top side of the pork and rub it into the meat with a spoon. Then turn over the pork and do the same to the other side.

If you used a Dutch oven for the above, now is time to put the pork and all of the liquid into your crock pot. Or if you did the above in your crock pot insert, place the insert into the crock pot. Next, pour the soda over the meat.

Set the crock pot for 7 hours on high. However, you’ll want to turn the meat over after about 3 hours cooking.

After the cooking has finished the meat will literally fall apart. Take a minute to remove any fat that remains. Then shred the pork with two forks or a fork and a set of tongs. Stir the shredded pork around in the sauce to coat all of the meat.

Now the tacos: I like to make mine using white corn tortillas. I soften the tortillas by throwing them directly on the burner (I use a gas range) and heat them for about 15 – 30 seconds on each side—just until pliable and not burnt.

I place some pork, shredded lettuce and avocado in the tortilla. Then give it a sprinkle of cheese, a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice.

You may use any combination you like.

Enjoy!

*Please note the measurements for the ingredients to make the tacos are just an estimate in my opinion. You may use whatever you like to make the tacos and however much you want.