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Pulled pork Taco's need topping advice?

post #1 of 10
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I am smoking a pork butt today and will pull it to make pulled pork taco's using a soft taco shell. Thought I would garnished it with cole slaw but trying to think of other ideas I can garnish it with besides cole slaw. Not everyone likes cole slaw trying to think of something unique that blends well with pork. Any ideas?
post #2 of 10
could try some fried onion strings or fried leek greens for a replacement of the crunchy cabbage. while I haven't tried it, some fresh anaheim or poblano chiles sliced and quickly sauteed or perhaps even smoked would go good.
post #3 of 10
Cole slaw is certainly the kicker as cabbage is better with a taco than lettuce.

A smoked/roasted tomato/tomatillo salsa could be good.

Cheese, plain or smoked. I'd done bbq nachos with cheese and been happy. Even the crumbly cotija would be good and probably better than cheddar. A little more assertive to stand up to the other flavors.

Some hot peppers, pickled jalapenos or something you smoked yourself. Also look at rajas, another twist on a pepper accent.

Sour cream and guacamole I'm a little mixed on. Maybe mix some ranch style dressing and barbecue sauce half and half. Offer some cooling dairy tones with some barbecue flair.
post #4 of 10

Unique?

"something unique"? How about (off the top of my head):

-- a chunky salsa of sweet potatoes, pineapple and cilantro

-- a sauce of tomatoes, chipotle and Dijon mustard

-- a relish of garlic, mustard and cornichons

-- a creamy tarragon, garlic and wine sauce

-- honey, citrus and mustard

-- raspberry, diced fennel bulb and thyme

-- manchego cheese.

Joe
post #5 of 10
I would seriously keep it as simple as possible because the pork will probably be delicious! Cilantro, fresh lime, a slice or two of avacado...
post #6 of 10
make your slaw w/vinegar instead of mayo, and add some cooked pureed tomatillo, cilantro, and a little of whatever hot you like. Top w/FF onions for crunch.
post #7 of 10
have you ever had a kogi taco? kimchi slaw taste pretty good!

also you can do raddish julienne picked in white vinigar
post #8 of 10
The easiest authentic topping is fresh made Pico de Gallo, there are lot of variations, but simply:
diced tomatoes, minced jalapeno pepper, diced red or white onion, cilantro, lime, salt. You can add pepper or garlic, and build from that point your own variations.

Sprinkle a little taco seasoning on the meat when you warm it up, heat the tortillas, (I have electric stove), I put the tortilla directly on the burner very low heat and rotate a few times, this gets a little crisp char, and then flip do again. It is slow but adds a little taste.

To give the meat a more authentic flavor, I keep a product from our local Costco in the fridge, a semi fresh tomatillo salsa verde, it is mostly liquid, when I heat the meat I wet the meat with the tomattilo salsa.
(I mentioned heat the meat, when I smoke pork butt, the left overs and there is a lot, are used for taco's or burritos)
post #9 of 10
When we have pulled pork off the smoker, I like to just use a softened corn tortilla, some pork, bbq sauce, cheese, and a little cole slaw. I think caramelized onions would be really good and maybe some roasted red peppers, too.
post #10 of 10
Pulled pork enchiladas are great, too. I've done 'em with red sauce & green sauce; both were fantastic.
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