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    Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos

    Modified: Aug 2, 2022 · Published: May 26, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    If you love tacos, you’ll LOVE these Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos! Simple to prepare using the slow cooker and packed with flavor!!

    shredded pork on tortilla shells with a cilantro lime sauce for tacos

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    Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos

    A few days ago, I decided to cook a pork loin in the slow cooker to enjoy for dinner. My original plan was to use the pork for sliders, but throughout the day, I developed a craving for tacos and decided to go that route!

    Once the pork was cooked and shredded, the sauce came together in no time using my food processor!

    I had some fresh cilantro on hand thanks to our Aero Garden, so I decided to enhance these by making a Cilantro Lime Ranch sauce to drizzle on top.

    Typically, I love loaded tacos with lots of toppings. However, since I made the sauce to go over these, we decided to keep it simple and use shredded cheese only.

    If you want to load them up with avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, and more…. feel free!

    shredded pork in a bowl

    This recipe uses a pork loin, minimum two pounds, so you will definitely have leftover meat to use up. We chose to make nachos the next night, which were incredible, so be sure to check that recipe out HERE!

    Since tacos tend to use chicken or beef most of the time, this is a great way to change it up!

    Serve some Mexican Rice (regular or Instant Pot) and perhaps even some refried beans (regular or Instant Pot) with the tacos to make it a complete meal!

    Skip going out for tacos and make these delicious Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos in the comfort of your own home! These may just surprise you and taste better than restaurant quality!

    Be sure to check out my other taco recipes too for lots of variety and skip buying taco seasoning, make your own HERE!

    shredded pork on a taco shell with a creamy cilantro lime sauce drizzled

    Ingredients needed for Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos

    Pork Loin- I use a 3lb loin, try to stay around that size

    Coke

    Brown Sugar

    Green Chiles

    Taco Sauce

    Taco Seasoning- 1 package or THIS recipe

    Salsa Verde

    Ranch Mix

    Cilantro- chopped

    Mayonnaise

    Sour Cream

    Salt

    Cumin

    Lime Juice- fresh is best

    Tortillas- I use corn, but flour works great too

    Toppings of Choice- cheese, avocado, tomatoes, olives, jalapeno slices, etc.

    How to prepare:

    Place pork in slow cooker.
    In small mixing bowl, combine the coke, brown sugar, green chiles, taco sauce, and taco seasoning.
    Pour mixture evenly over the pork loin and cook on low for about 7-8 hours, or until pork easily shreds.
    Once cooked, shred pork and remove any fat.
    In a food processor, add the salsa Verde, ranch mix, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, lime juice, and cumin.
    Pulse until combined.
    To serve, add desired amount of pork to a tortilla and drizzle sauce on top, followed by shredded cheese and any other toppings desired.

    Other Slow Cooker recipes to try:

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Incredible Crack Chicken

    Crockpot EASY Chicken Tacos

    Zesty BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken

    Slow Cooker Taco Ranch Chili

    Cilantro Lime Pork Taco Topping options:

    • Shredded Cheese
    • Jalapeno Slices
    • Diced Avocadoes
    • Chopped Tomatoes
    • Sour Cream
    • Salsa
    • Black Olives

    Be sure to keep me posted what you think if you try these! Come tag me on Instagram #thecookinchicks so I can see your tasty creations too!

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    Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos

    Recipe by: Kristin
    If you love tacos, you'll LOVE these Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos! Simple to prepare using the slow cooker and packed with flavor!!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 415 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Food Processor
    • Avocado Slicer
    • Herb Scissors
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    PORK

    • 3 lb pork loin
    • 2 cups coke
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 4 oz green chiles
    • 12 oz taco sauce
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning *one packet or see homemade recipe link above

    CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

    • 1 cup salsa verde
    • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
    • ⅓ cup cilantro
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • tortillas *corn or flour
    • Mexican cheese, shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Place pork in slow cooker.
    • In small mixing bowl, combine the coke, brown sugar, green chiles, taco sauce, and taco seasoning.
    • Pour mixture evenly over the pork loin and cook on low for about 7-8 hours, or until pork easily shreds.
    • Once cooked, shred pork and remove any fat.
    • In a food processor, add the salsa verde, ranch mix, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, lime juice, and cumin.
    • Pulse until combined.
    • To serve, add desired amount of pork to a tortilla and drizzle sauce on top, followed by shredded cheese and any other toppings desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 52gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1562mgPotassium: 955mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 835IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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    homemade creamy cilantro sauce made in the food processor

     

     

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