This slow cooker Mexican pulled pork is juicy, flavour-packed and so easy to make. One pork shoulder creates two dinners, perfect for busy families and budget-friendly meals.
Ok, get excited… this is where slow cooking gets really good 👏
This Mexican pulled pork is one of those recipes I come back to again and again. It’s juicy, full of flavour, and ridiculously easy to make. But the real magic? One pork shoulder turns into two nights of dinners 🙌
It’s the kind of recipe you can throw together in the morning, go about your day, and come back to something that smells incredible and tastes even better.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, meal prepping, or just trying to stretch your grocery budget a little further, this one ticks all the boxes.
Why you’ll love this Mexican pulled pork
• It makes two dinners from one cook (hello, time + money saver)
• The slow cooker does all the work
• It’s juicy, tender and full of flavour
• Super versatile — use it in wraps, bowls, tacos or nachos
• Great for feeding a crowd or meal prep
• Budget-friendly for the amount it makes
• Minimal prep, maximum payoff
Step-by-step instructions
- Prepare the pork
Remove the skin from the pork, leaving as much fat as you can.
(If that feels too hard, you can remove it after cooking, but removing it first helps the flavour soak in better.) - Season the meat
Rub the taco seasoning, salt and pepper all over the pork so it’s well coated.
Place the pork into your slow cooker.
- Add the flavour base
Add the diced onion, crushed garlic and chopped jalapeño (if using) over the top of the pork.
Pour over the orange juice.
- Slow cook
Place the lid on and cook on high for 6–8 hours, or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
- Shred the pork
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the pork.
At this point, you can remove any excess fat if needed.
Mexican pulled pork (slow cooker recipe that makes two dinners)
Ingredients
- 1 pork shoulder (2kg or more)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the pork, leaving the fat.
- Rub with taco seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Place pork into the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic and jalapeño on top.
- Pour over orange juice.
- Cook on high for 6–8 hours.
- Shred with two forks.
- Divide into two portions for two meals.
- Optional: Heat oil (about 2tbs) in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shredded pork and cook until crispy and golden on the edges.
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