Imagine transforming an ordinary weeknight dinner into a tropical culinary adventure without spending hours in the kitchen. These Crockpot Jerk Pork Tacos are your ticket to a mouthwatering Caribbean-inspired meal that combines tender, spicy pulled pork with a refreshing avocado mango salsa. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that will transport your family straight to the sunny beaches of the Caribbean.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Caribbean
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 12 corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pork by trimming excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
- Generously rub the entire pork shoulder with jerk seasoning, ensuring even coverage and massaging the spices into the meat.
- Place the chopped onion at the bottom of the crockpot to create a flavorful base for the pork.
- Carefully place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the onions in the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, cooking for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- While the pork is cooking, prepare the avocado mango salsa by combining diced mango, diced avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Gently mix and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the pork from the crockpot and shred using two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or directly over a gas flame for added flavor.
- Assemble tacos by placing shredded jerk pork in each tortilla and topping with the fresh avocado mango salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant Caribbean-inspired flavors.
Tips
- Choose a well-marbled pork shoulder for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Don't rush the cooking process - low and slow is the key to incredibly tender meat.
- For extra depth of flavor, toast your corn tortillas directly over an open flame.
- Make the salsa just before serving to keep the avocado fresh and prevent browning.
- If you like extra heat, add some chopped jalapeños to your salsa or sprinkle hot sauce on your tacos.
- Leftover jerk pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and makes great sandwiches or rice bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 95mg
