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Home » Lunch & Dinner Ideas » Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos

Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos

March 20, 2014 by Jenny 6 Comments

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There is nothing that we like better than a fabulous pulled pork recipe.  But, what if I told you that this recipe kicked up a couple of notches and made a family favorite of Tacos.  Yep, you read that right.  TACOS!  Traditional pork ribs get an Asian fusion in these deliciously moist Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos.

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  • How to make Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos
  • What to serve with Pulled Pork Tacos
  • Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
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What makes Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos a great dinner recipe?

We all have our favorite recipes that you could eat for days. Those that make the house smell absolutely amazing. Those that, when you take that first bite, make you call your husband in the middle of the day and tell him he needs to go ahead and come on home because it's time to eat dinner!

Delicious Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos

This is that recipe for me. Seriously y'all, I didn't want to wait for him to get home to eat this pulled pork! The flavors are just amazing! Think General Tso's chicken but in a pulled pork version. A little sweet, slightly spicy, absolutely delicious!

Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos dinner

How to make Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos

I roasted the pork in the oven to make these Honey Sesame Tacos because I was going to be home all day but this recipe could very easily be made in a slow cooker and who doesn't love their slow cooker?!

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, and place in a large roasting pan.
  3. Mix the first 8 ingredients together {honey through ground ginger}. Pour the sauce over pork ribs in the pan.
  4. Roast the meat until it is tender enough to shred with forks - about 2 -3 hours. Remove the pork from the pan and shred. Set aside in a bowl.
  5. Pour the remaining sauce directly from the pan into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and chicken broth until smooth, then pour into the simmering sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, whisking constantly – it only takes a minute or two.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  7. Fill the flour tortillas with the shredded pork, top with the Asian slaw & then drizzle with the sauce to serve.

That's it! You've just made delicious honey sesame pulled pork tacos in the oven. Enjoy your meal with your family and friends, and don't forget to save any leftovers for later. Happy cooking!

What to serve with Pulled Pork Tacos

A classic Mexican side dish, rice and beans make a great accompaniment to pulled pork tacos. You can keep it simple with plain white rice and canned black or pinto beans, or mix things up with a more flavorful version like Mexican rice or refried beans.

Want more Taco Recipes?

Do check out our Breakfast Tacos recipe and these amazing Caribbean Fish Tacos!

Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

Traditional pork ribs get an Asian fusion in these deliciously moist Honey Sesame Pulled Pork Tacos.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pulled pork recipes, Pulled pork tacos, pulled pork tacos recipe, pulled pork tacos toppings
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 & ½ pounds pork boneless loin country-style ribs
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 & ½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 bag Asian slaw mix
  • tortilla shells or hamburger buns or any type of bread you want to serve the pulled pork in

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, and place in a large roasting pan.
  • Mix the first 8 ingredients together {honey through ground ginger}. Pour the sauce over pork ribs in the pan.
  • Roast the meat until it is tender enough to shred with forks - about 2 -3 hours. Remove the pork from the pan and shred. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Pour the remaining sauce directly from the pan into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and chicken broth until smooth, then pour into the simmering sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, whisking constantly – it only takes a minute or two.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  • Fill the flour tortillas with the shredded pork, top with the Asian slaw & then drizzle with the sauce to serve.

FAQs:

What is the difference between carnitas and pork tacos?

The main difference between carnitas and pork tacos is in the cooking method and presentation.

Carnitas are slow-cooked until tender and crispy, while pork tacos can be made with a variety of pork cuts and cooked on a grill or griddle.

Carnitas are typically served as a filling for tacos, while pork tacos are a dish in and of themselves, served on a taco shell with toppings.

Which cut of pork is best for tacos?

Pork shoulder or butt is a popular cut of pork for making tacos because it's flavorful, tender, and easy to shred. Pork shoulder can be slow-cooked in a crockpot, oven, or on a grill until it's tender enough to shred with a fork.

What to put on pulled pork tacos?

Pulled pork tacos can be a delicious and flavorful meal, and there are many different toppings and garnishes that can be added to enhance the flavor and texture of the dish.

Salsa, Guacamole, Cilantro, Lime, Pickled onions, Cotija cheese and Hot sauce are some of the popular topping options.

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  1. Debra @ Worth Cooking

    March 31, 2014 at 10:42 am

    This looks SOOO good. I am pinning and planning on making (with a couple adjustments as my daughter can't have soy or corn, but they are easy swaps :D)

    Reply
  2. Stephanie

    March 31, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I Saw you on the show stopper Saturday link party. I have pulled pork on my menu this week but I think I will adapt to add the your recipe! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    March 23, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    This recipe is calling to me! I need to try it! And the fact that it is made in the slow cooker...even better!

    Reply
  4. Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    March 20, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Never thought about making Asian-style tacos with pulled pork. Definitely a recipe worth trying!

    Reply

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