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Who doesn’t love tacos! I have had tacos all over the world, but this recipe was a result of having leftover competition pork at the end of the weekend and my desire to create some fun, fresh dinners. My vegetable garden is full of jalapeños every summer, so there you have my inspiration. Slow-cooked pulled pork with a bright, spicy and tangy slaw? It brings new life to barbecue pork.
Remove the heavy fat from the pork butt with a flexible boning knife. Score the remaining fat.
Coat the pork all over with the oil to help bind the rub to the pork. Apply enough Pork Rub to the pork to cover it all over, then let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the pork butt on a rack set over a rimmed sheet pan. Place in the oven and roast for 3 hours.
Lay the pork on a piece of thick foil, drizzle on the apple juice and dot with the butter. Wrap the pork securely in foil. Place it back on the rack over the pan and roast until the pork is very tender and easily shreds when pulled apart with a fork, 3 to 4 hours longer.
Remove the pork from the oven and allow to rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour. Shred the pork.
For the red jalapeño slaw: Mix the oil, lime juice, honey, coriander, garlic and salt together in a small bowl. Combine the cabbage, onion, cilantro and jalapeños together in a large bowl. Toss the cabbage mixture with the dressing.
For the tacos: Place pulled pork onto warm tortillas and top with crumbled queso fresco, red jalapeño slaw and avocado slices. Enjoy!
Pork Rub:
Combine the salt, pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, ginger, cumin and cayenne in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
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