These pork tacos are an easy and delicious way to use any leftover pulled pork you might have in the fridge! From start to finish, they only take about 15 minutes to prepare, so they're perfect for busy weeknights. Your Taco Tuesdays are about to get a whole lot better!
Easy Pulled Pork Tacos
While pulled pork is undeniably delicious the first time around, I would be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to the leftovers. You can use leftover pulled pork on baked potatoes, add it to bread to make a sandwich, or, my personal favorite, turn it into these tasty tacos!
The tender meat is pan-fried until slightly crispy in a simple yet flavorful taco sauce. All you need then is the tortillas and your favorite toppings!
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🥘 Pork Tacos Ingredients
You only need a handful of ingredients to make these tasty leftover pork tacos. If you don't have any leftover pulled pork on hand, you can use cooked ground pork or finely chopped pork tenderloin instead.
- Lime Juice - 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
- Chicken Broth - ½ cup of chicken broth or a chicken broth substitute.
- Taco Seasoning - ½ tablespoon of taco seasoning (see my recipe or use your preferred brand)
- Chipotle Pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon of chopped chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce for an extra kick.
- Orange (optional) -1 orange, freshly squeezed, or ¼ cup orange juice.
- Pulled Pork - 12 ounces, or ¾ pound, of pulled pork.
- Tortillas - 6 corn or flour tortillas (street taco-sized, can use 2 corn tortillas per taco if desired).
Optional Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream or Crema
- Jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, or Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole
- Lime Wedges & Cilantro
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Pork Tacos
Because the pulled pork is already cooked, you just have to quickly sear and simmer it in the sauce, then assemble your tacos! That's it! You'll need your measuring utensils, a mixing bowl, a spatula, and some tongs.
This makes 6 street tacos with 2 ounces of meat per taco.
- Combine the sauce ingredients. Add 2 tablespoons (22.57 milliliters) of lime juice, ½ cup (118.29 milliliters) of chicken broth, ½ tablespoon (1.25 grams) of taco seasoning, and the optional 1 tablespoon (340 grams) of chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce and juice of 1 orange (131 grams) if using to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the pulled pork. Mix 12 ounces (340.2 grams) of pulled pork into the liquid until thoroughly combined. Then, heat a large skillet over high heat.
- Sear. Once your pan is hot, add the pulled pork and liquid and spread it into an even layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to crisp up, then flip and let it sear on the opposite side until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Warm the tortillas. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Warm 6 corn or flour tortillas (180 grams) in the hot pan for 20-30 seconds per side, then use tongs to remove them from the heat.
- Assemble your tacos. Add roughly 2 ounces (56.7 grams) of pork taco meat to each tortilla. Then, top them off with your preferred toppings like lettuce, cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa roja, or lime wedges & cilantro.
🥗 What To Serve With Pork Tacos
One of my favorite sides to serve with tacos is Elotes (Mexican street corn)! You could also whip up some tortilla chips with a few sides of Pico de Gallo or guacamole.
For a full list of side dish ideas, see my page dedicated to what to serve with pork tacos! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Finely chopped pork tenderloin or ground pork can also be used if you don't have any leftover pulled pork on hand.
- You can use any of your favorite taco toppings here! The listed toppings are just a suggestion (and they are not included in the nutritional information below).
- Single corn tortillas are prone to ripping, so many people like to double them up and use 2 tortillas per taco.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Let the pork taco meat cool completely, then transfer it to a Ziploc storage bag or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within 3-4 days.
Reheating Pork Taco Meat
Add your leftover taco meat to a skillet over medium heat (you can add a splash or two of broth if it seems dry). Cook until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Freezing Pork Taco Meat
Let the meat cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a Ziploc bag. Squeeze out any excess air and label it with the date. The meat is best used within 3 months and should be defrosted in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the meat and refrigerate it for up to 3 days, then reheat it and assemble your tacos. Wait to add the meat to the tortillas until serving, or they'll get soggy.
You can make them spicier or less spicy by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce you use. If you are sensitive to heat, leave them out together. Keep in mind that if you use a store-bought taco seasoning that is spicy, your tacos will be spicy as well. My recipe is only slightly spicy, but you can adjust it as well!
You can customize your tacos to suit your taste. Common toppings include everything from diced onions to jalapenos, lime juice, cheese, and salsa. However, there are no rules as to what you can put on your tacos!
🌮 😋 More Mexican Recipes To Try
- Refried Black Beans - These easy refried black beans would make the perfect side dish for your pork tacos!
- Beef Empanadas - Savory hand pies with a delicious beef filling!
- Mexican Pralines - A 10-minute recipe for creamy Mexican praline candies!
- Mexican Torta - This hearty sandwich is loaded up with beef, jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese!
- Picadillo Mexicano - A delicious meat and potatoes dish that can be added to tacos, quesadillas, and so much more!
- Mexican Corn Fritters - These fritters are zesty yet slightly sweet from the juicy corn kernels!
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📖 Recipe Card
Pork Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tablespoon taco seasoning (see recipe or use your preferred brand)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce (optional, for added spice)
- 1 medium orange (optional, freshly squeezed, or ¼ cup orange juice)
- 12 oz pulled pork
- 6 small corn or flour tortillas (street taco-sized)
Optional Toppings
- lettuce (shredded)
- cheese (shredded)
- sour cream or Mexican crema
- jalapenos (sliced - fresh or pickled)
- salsa roja (or salsa verde, or pico de gallo)
- lime wedges & cilantro
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoon lime juice, ½ cup chicken broth, ½ tablespoon taco seasoning, and the optional 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce and juice of 1 medium orange if using to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Mix 12 oz pulled pork into the liquid until thoroughly combined. Then, heat a large skillet over high heat.
- Once your pan is hot, add the pulled pork and liquid and spread it into an even layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to crisp up, then flip and let it sear on the opposite side until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Warm 6 small corn or flour tortillas in the hot pan for 20-30 seconds per side, then use tongs to remove them from heat.
- Add roughly 2 ounces of pork taco meat to each tortilla. Then, top them off with your preferred toppings like lettuce, cheese, sour cream or Mexican crema, jalapenos, salsa roja, or lime wedges & cilantro. Serve right away.
Notes
- Finely chopped pork tenderloin or ground pork can also be used if you don't have any leftover pulled pork on hand.
- You can use any of your favorite taco toppings here! The listed toppings are just a suggestion (and they are not included in the nutritional information below).
- Single corn tortillas are prone to ripping, so many people like to double them up and use 2 tortillas per taco.
- To store: Let the pork taco meat cool completely, then transfer it to a Ziploc storage bag or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within 3-4 days.
- To reheat: Add your leftover taco meat to a skillet over medium heat (you can add a splash or two of broth if it seems dry). Cook until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- To freeze: Let the meat cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a Ziploc bag. Squeeze out any excess air and label it with the date. The meat is best used within 3 months and should be defrosted in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Normand Lefebvrevre says
Plusieurs recettes comme le tacos au porc, et sauce porc je n'arrive pas à les imprimer cause que vôtre programme atteint pas l'option vers imprimer pdf
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Oui, l'impression est juste pour l'impression de l'imprimante. Vous pouvez essayer de vous envoyer la recette par e-mail. (Yes, the print is just for printer printing. You can try emailing the recipe to yourself.)