Smoked Pork Tacos

Everyone loves a delicious taco! It’s a great party food or easy dinner recipe and we love these easy Smoked Pork Tacos for a fun twist on your favorite dinner. Soft shells loaded with seasoned smoked pork and your favorite taco toppings.

Thanks to these shredded pork tacos, Taco Tuesday just got a makeover your whole family is going to love! Pork shoulder rubbed generously in BBQ seasoning and smoked for the afternoon before it is shredded and served over a tortilla is exactly what will get everyone to the dinner table the first time you call!

Smoked pork tacos are loaded with tender, juicy pork and all of your favorite toppings. Smoking the meat for these pork carnitas is an unbelievable twist on typical pork tacos, and we can’t wait for your family to try it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Shredded smoked pork is so versatile. It makes the best taco filling or you can use it for sandwiches, salads, or use it to make taco bowls with tortilla chips.
• Our smoked pork tacos recipe is simple yet loaded with flavor. Everyone will be so impressed with this dish!
• Smoking the pork for 4 hours gives you lots of time to prepare the rest of the meal.

Ingredients For Smoked Pork Tacos

• Pork shoulder – This is the best cut for tacos because it is a tougher cut that takes really well to a low and slow cooking method like smoking. The fat melts as it cooks, tenderizing the meat and adding so much flavor. The slow cooking also makes it so easy to shred, which is great for these tacos. Pork shoulder might also be called Boston butt.
• BBQ rub – You can use your favorite store-bought rub or use our favorite homemade BBQ rub which is a mix of pantry staples like brown sugar, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground oregano.
• Flour tortillas – You can use corn tortillas or crunchy taco shells if you prefer.

Ideas For Taco Toppings

• Shredded red cabbage or green cabbage
• Sliced jalapeños
• Diced tomatoes
• Diced bell peppers
• Diced red onion
• Salsa, taco sauce, spicy ranch dressing or hot sauce
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice
• Creamy queso
• Shredded cheese or crumbled cotija cheese
• Spanish rice
• Guacamole
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro

How to Smoke Pork Shoulder

1. Rub the spice rub all over the pork shoulder and place it in your preheated smoker with the fat cap facing up.
2. Smoke the pork for three to four hours until the internal temperature of the pork is around 195 degrees Fahrenheit. This higher temperature allows fat to really render, giving the pork so much flavor.
3. Once it’s done cooking, let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Use two forks to shred the meat or bear claws – if there is excessive fat go ahead and remove it.

How to Make Smoked Pork Tacos

1. Once you have your delicious smoked pork shoulder shredded, it’s time to assemble the tacos.
2. Place some shredded meat in a flour tortilla and top with your favorite taco toppings.

Your family and friends are going to LOVE this pork taco recipe! It’s a really fun weekend smoking project and the results are out of this world – juicy tender pork with all those taco toppings, yum!

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Store leftover shredded pork in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Be sure to store the meat separate from any taco shells and toppings.

Freezer: Freeze leftovers in individual portions in small freezer bags for convenience. If you just want to freeze it for a whole other meal, freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheat smoked pork in a single layer on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes, until hot. You can also reheat in the microwave with a bit of water to prevent it from drying out.

How To Serve Smoked Pork Tacos

We love these pork tacos with some corn salsa and grilled corn guacamole for an epic taco night! There’s enough smoked pork to serve a whole crowd or save the leftovers to enjoy during the week.

More Ways To Serve Shredded Pork

• Roll the meat up in a large flour tortilla with cooked rice, cheese, and beans to make burritos. Add other burrito fillings that you love.
• Warm the shredded pork in BBQ Sauce to make sandwiches.
• Serve the pork over rice with some Grilled Pineapple for a tropical twist.
• Use the leftover meat to make Nachos or Quesadillas with your favorite toppings.
• Make a great salad with leftover pulled pork, lettuce, and your favorite veggies and dressing.

More Amazing Smoked Meats

• My 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs are cooked low and slow and so finger-lickin’ delicious! Beginners and seasoned professionals alike will love this easy to follow recipe.
• Perfect for holidays or a slow weekend meal, Double Smoked Ham with Honey Glaze is a major favorite in our house. The honey glaze really makes the ham over the top delicious!
• Fire up the smoker to make cheesy twist on the classic Meatloaf your family loves. Tender and juicy, this dish will be devoured before your eyes.
• Change it up from a classic grilled burger and make Smoked Burgers. The smoky flavor takes this family favorite dish up a notch plus everything you need is probably already in your pantry!