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Slow Cooker Fall-Inspired Pork Tacos with Crispy Slaw

This dish features tender, slow-cooked pork seasoned with warm fall spices, shredded and served in tortillas. It is paired with a crunchy slaw made from shredded vegetables, apple, toasted seeds, and a tangy dressing, creating a balance of moist meat and crisp texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 large apple peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red cabbage shredded
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour chicken broth over the pork.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork. The house will fill with warm, spicy aroma.
  3. Once cooked, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces using two forks, mixing in the flavorful juices. Set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the slaw: combine shredded red cabbage and grated carrot in a bowl. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and toss well to coat. Add sliced apple and toasted seeds, then toss again.
  5. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and slightly charred in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Wrap in a cloth to keep warm.
  6. Spoon the shredded pork onto each tortilla, then top with a generous handful of crunchy slaw. Garnish with additional seeds, if desired, and squeeze over fresh lime for brightness.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the pork with spices overnight before slow cooking. Adjust seasonings to taste after shredding.