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    Home » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Feb 16, 2026 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos with Rice and Beans is an easy and flavorful "dump" recipe that will please the entire family. It's so simple, so flavorful, and takes only minutes to prepare.

    Two flour tortilla pulled pork tacos on a Mexican inspired plate.

    When you don't have time in the evening to fuss and get dinner on the table, with very little preparation in the morning, you can have these delicious and easy slow cooker pork tacos waiting for you whenever you're ready to eat!

    Talk about a stress reliever after a long, hard day!

    For other delicious set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meals, check out the following recipes: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches, German Pork Ribs and Sauerkraut, Chicken Vesuvio, and Slow Cooker Chili Mac.

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    • Kitchen tools and equipment:
    • How long will it take to prepare slow cooker pulled pork?
    • Why this recipe works:
    • Can the rice and beans be left out of this recipe if needed?
    • The step-by-step photo instructions:
    • Additional Tex-Mex inspired recipes for you to enjoy:
    • Printable Recipe Card
    • Please comment if you've made this recipe.

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    Two pulled pork tacos on a plate.

    The ingredient list:

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    • 3-4 pound pork tenderloin
    • onions
    • garlic
    • prepared chili sauce
    • prepared salsa
    • canned fire-roasted jalapenos
    • salt and pepper
    • ground cumin
    • salt and pepper
    • limes
    • canned black beans
    • canned corn
    • prepared Uncle Ben's Ready Rice (Santa Fe style)
    • flour tortillas
    • avocados (topping, optional)
    • sour cream (topping, optional)
    • shredded cheese (topping, optional)
    • cilantro (topping, optional)

    Kitchen tools and equipment:

    • slow cooker (7 or 8 quarts)
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • can opener
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • 2 forks (for shredding pork)
    • cheese grater (optional)
    • strainer (for rinsing the black beans)

    How long will it take to prepare slow cooker pulled pork?

    I'd say about 5 minutes...tops!

    As long as it takes to pull your ingredients from the pantry and fridge, and dump them all in the slow cooker.

    Why this recipe works:

    With the popularity of slow cooker meals still going strong, I have to believe that the reason everyone loves them so much is that (for the most part) they're super simple, and not at all intimidating for any home cook to master.

    Depending on the recipe, some slow cooker meals require a lot of forethought and preparation time in the morning.

    Who wants to commit to that on a busy morning when it's hard enough to get the kids fed and ready for school, and yourself dressed and out the door for work?

    Slow cooker pulled pork is a self-proclaimed "dump" recipe that will come to your rescue when time is tight.

    The only preparation you'll encounter is assembling the ingredients from the pantry and fridge, and then adding them one by one to the slow cooker to simmer the day away while you're off doing other things!

    Can the rice and beans be left out of this recipe if needed?

    Sure! You can tailor this recipe however you like.

    If you like to add additional beans, go for it.

    If you'd like to leave them out altogether, it's your choice.

    Want to swap out a different kind of rice? Do it! Just make sure the rice is precooked if you're adding it at the end of the cooking time (as the recipe specifies).

    That said, if you'd like to add an uncooked rice variety that can be done as well. Add an uncooked rice to the cooker when there is an hour left of cooking time, and then stir it well after adding.

    Check the liquid amount after about a half-hour after adding the uncooked rice, and if it looks like the cooker needs more water add some as you feel it's needed and stir again.

    Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos in a green and black bowl with lime wedges and cilantro.

    The step-by-step photo instructions:

    Chopped onions inside a large slow cooker.
    Garlic cloves, onions, and pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.
    Salsa, onions, and pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.
    Salsa, onions, and pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.
    Spices and seasonings in a slow cooker with salsa and pork tenderloin.
    A hand squeezing a lime into a slow cooker.
    Corn and black beans in a slow cooker.
    A packet of Uncle Ben's rice being held over a crock pot.
    Rice, beans and corn in a slow cooker with a pat of butter.
    Cilantro, limes, cheese, and pulled pork tacos on a lime green plate.

    Get a load of these big, huge chunks of tender pork. That's what I'm talkin' about!

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    A closeup photo of a large piece of shredded pork from slow cooker pulled pork tacos recipe held by a pair of tongs.

    Additional Tex-Mex inspired recipes for you to enjoy:

    This Chicken Fajita Layered Salad is a Mexican-inspired salad that's beautifully colorful and delicious, and can be tailored to your personal tastes and preferences with your favorite ingredients, if desired.

    Frozen Mango Strawberry Margaritas are a perfectly delicious way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (or any day for that matter) in a big way!

    Making these healthy low-carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados (avo-tacos, if you will), couldn't be easier. With only a few simple ingredients and spices (most of them you probably already have in your cabinet), this delicious, low carb meal will on the table in a matter of minutes.

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      Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Rice and Beans

      Renee Goerger
      Mexican Slow Cooker Pork Tacos with Rice and Beans is a easy and flavorful "dump" recipe that will please the entire family.
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      Prep Time 5 minutes mins
      Cook Time 8 hours hrs
      Total Time 8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
      Course Easy Slow Cooker
      Cuisine Mexican
      Servings 10 servings
      Calories 259 kcal

      Ingredients
        

      • 2 medium onions chopped
      • 1 3-4 pound pork tenderloin
      • 4 cloves garlic smashed
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • ½ teaspoon pepper
      • 1½ cup prepared salsa
      • 1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce
      • 1 can (4 ounces) fire roasted chiles
      • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
      • 2 tablespoons lime juice
      • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed
      • 1 can (15 ounces) corn drained
      • 2 packages Uncle Ben's Santa Fe Ready Rice
      • 10 each flour tortillas
      • sliced avocados optional
      • chopped cilantro optional
      • sour cream optional
      • chopped scallions optional
      • shredded cheese optional
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      Instructions
       

      • Place the first 10 ingredients into the slow cooker.
      • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
      • Uncover and add the beans, corn and ready rice.
      • Cook an additional 30 minutes.
      • Remove the pork to a plate and shred with two forks.
      • Return the shredded pork back into the cooker, stir and heat through.
      • Serve with flour tortillas and additional ingredients for toppings (optional).

      Notes

      Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
      May be frozen after cooking. Store the contents in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1servingCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 912mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

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      1. Jessica says

        June 18, 2020 at 12:33 pm

        5 stars
        Made these for taco Tuesday and they were scrumptious. I even used the leftover pork to make myself a taco salad for the lunch the next day. Will make again!

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        • Renée says

          June 19, 2020 at 1:18 pm

          The taco salad with the leftover pork is a terrific idea, Jessica. I wish I would have thought of it.
          Take good care,
          Renee

          Reply
      2. Taryn says

        June 18, 2020 at 11:28 am

        5 stars
        This was so good I'm going to make it again for taco Tuesday next week!

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        • Renée says

          June 19, 2020 at 1:18 pm

          Great idea!

          Reply
      3. carrie @ frugal foodie mama says

        September 06, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        I am all about slow cooker recipes, especially since we are full swing into back to school over here. 🙂 These tacos look amazing!

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        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:28 am

          Thanks, Carrie. This one couldn't be easier.

          Reply
      4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

        September 05, 2016 at 10:26 pm

        That dinner has to be on my table THIS WEEK!

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        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:29 am

          Hope so. Thanks, Dorothy!

          Reply
      5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        September 05, 2016 at 9:51 pm

        This needs to happen in my kitchen! My Hubby will love it!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:29 am

          Mine did. Next time, he'll be making it. LOL

          Reply
      6. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

        September 05, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        This looks delicious, we love pretty much any kind of slow cooked pork dish in my house, so it's right up our alley!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:30 am

          You can't beat a slow cooker pork dish, right?

          Reply
      7. Katerina @ diethood .com says

        September 05, 2016 at 1:58 pm

        Oh yum, these tacos are irresistible!! I can't wait to try them tomorrow for Taco Tuesday!! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:30 am

          Taco Tuesdays just got tastier. Thanks, Katerina!

          Reply
      8. Krista says

        September 05, 2016 at 1:36 pm

        I am so glad tomorrow is Taco Tuesday!

        Reply
        • Renée says

          September 09, 2016 at 7:31 am

          I hardly ever make tacos on Tuesdays. I really need to fix that!

          Reply

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