Beer Braised Smoked Pork Tacos
Beer braised smoked pork tacos are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a summer barbecue or any casual gathering. This recipe combines the smoky flavor of slow-cooked pork with the tangy and slightly bitter taste of beer for a unique and delicious taste
Equipment
- Charcoal or wood pellet smoker
- Heavy Pot or Dutch Oven
- Heavy Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. pork shoulder, Trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Bottle Beer dark or amber ale
- 1 med onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- juice of one lime
- 8-10 corn tortillas
Toppings
- shredded cabbage
- diced tomatoes
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- avocado
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Ina small bowl, mix the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a rub.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork shoulder in the smoker and smoke for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove the pork shoulder from the smoker and transfer it to a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and beer to the pot. The liquid should come up to about halfway up the side of the pork shoulder
- Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven at 325°F for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
- Once the pork is done, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks.
- Strain the liquid from the pot and reserve it
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and warm up the shredded pork in the skillet. Pour some of the reserved liquid over the pork and cook until the liquid has been absorbed.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the pork
- Serve the pork on warm corn tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, and sour cream
- Enjoy your delicious and flavorful beer braised smoked pork tacos!
Notes
Based on these estimates, each serving of this recipe (assuming 8-10 tacos per batch) would have approximately 380-480 calories, depending on the amount of toppings used. Please keep in mind that these are only estimates, and the actual calorie count may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and the serving size.