Keto Pulled Pork Tacos
These Keto Pulled Pork Tacos are a Delicious Low Carb Meal that the Whole Family will Enjoy. The Easy to make Tacos are made with Tender Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Crunchy Cheese Taco Shells. The Recipe includes Two Different ways to Flavour the Pulled Pork. Carnitas which is Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork or Smothered in Low Carb BBQ Sauce and Melted Butter.
How to Make Keto Pulled Pork Tacos
For Shredded Pork Carnitas: In a cup, mix the spices with the water. Pour over the shredded pork, mix until all the pork is covered with spices. Drizzle the pork with olive oil and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until all the liquid is evaporated and the meat is caramelized. Stir the meat a few times throughout cooking.
For BBQ Shredded Pork: In a large mixing bowl, mix the shredded pork with the bbq sauce and melted butter. Once the pork is fully costed in sauce, transfer it to greased or lined baking dish and bake 15 – 20 minutes or until the meat has caramelized.
For the Cheese Taco Shell: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheddar and mozzarella. Divide the cheese mixture into 8 small balls. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Place a wooden spoon over 2 cups or jars the same hight. Use a spatula to hang the hot cheese over the wooden spoon handle. Leave the shells hanging over the spoon handle until hardened.
WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?
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On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.
Keto Pulled Pork Tacos
This recipe for Keto Pulled Pork Tacos includes two different ways to prepare the pulled pork. The first is carnitas style which is flavoured with taco spices and the second is with low carb bbq sauce. Low carb bbq sauce can be expensive and hard to find, so I though I’d add a less expensive option.
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Keto Pulled Pork Tacos
“These Keto Pulled Pork Tacos are a Delicious Low Carb Meal that the Whole Family will Enjoy. The Easy to make Tacos are made with Tender Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Crunchy Cheese Taco Shells. The Recipe includes Two Different ways to Flavour the Pulled Pork. Carnitas which is Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork or Smothered in Low Carb BBQ Sauce and Melted Butter. “
Ingredients
3/4 Cup Cheddar (shredded)
3/4 Cup Mozzerella (shredded)
1 lb Pork Tenderloin
For Shredded Pork Carnitas:
1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/2 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
3/4 Tsp Garlic Power
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
or For BBQ Shredded Pork:
1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce (low carb)
1/4 Cup Melted Butter
Directions
For Shredded Pork Carnitas:
Preheat oven to 400 F. In a cup, mix the cumin, chilli powder, onion and garlic powder and salt and pepper with the water. Pour over the shredded pork, mix until the pork is covered with spice. Drizzle the pork with olive oil and bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until all the liquid is evaporated and the meat is caramelized. Stir a few times throughout cooking.
For BBQ Shredded Pork:
Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, mix the shredded pork with the bbq sauce and melted butter. Once the pork is fully costed in sauce, transfer it to greased or lined baking dish and bake 15 – 20 minutes or until the meat has caramelized. Stir a few times throughout cooking.
For the Cheese Taco Shell:
1. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Divide the cheese mixture into 8 small balls. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
2. Place a wooden spoon over 2 cups or jars the same hight. Use a spatula to hang the hot cheese over the wooden spoon handle. Leave the shells hanging over the spoon handle until hardened. (about 5 mins)
Different Methods For Cooking the Pork Tenderloin:
Slow Cooker: Season the pork with salt and pepper. Cook in slow cooker on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Electric Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot: 1 hour 30 minutes on high. Let pressure release naturally.
Oven: Put the tenderloin into a roasting pan. Add 2 cups of water and cover the pan tightly with foil. Roast at 325 F for 2 hours, then roast for a further 1/2 hour uncovered.
This recipe makes 8 Keto Pulled Pork Tacos.
RECIPE NOTES:
– Use Parchment Paper for the cheese taco shells, Not Wax Paper!
– To shred the pork… let the tenderloin cool slightly then shred using two forks.
NUTRITIONAL INFO
1 Batch of Keto Pulled Pork Tacos = 8 Servings
1 Serving / 1 Taco
For Shredded Pork Carnitas:
158 Cal | 9.9 g Fat | 1.7 g Carbs | 0.1 g Fibre | 16.4 g Protein
For BBQ Shredded Pork:
180 Cal | 11.9 g Fat | 2.2 g Carbs | 0 g Fibre | 16.3 g Protein
Note: Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Keto Pulled Pork Tacos
- ¾ Cup Cheddar (shredded)
- ¾ Cup Mozzerella (shredded)
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
- For Shredded Pork Carnitas:
- ½ Tsp Chili Powder
- ½ Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- ¾ Tsp Garlic Power
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Pepper
- ½ Cup Water
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- or For BBQ Shredded Pork:
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce (low carb)
- ¼ Cup Melted Butter
- For Shredded Pork Carnitas:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. In a cup, mix the cumin, chilli powder, onion and garlic powder and salt and pepper with the water. Pour over the shredded pork, mix until all the pork is covered with spices. Drizzle the pork with olive oil and bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until all the liquid is evaporated and the meat is golden brown. Stir the meat a few times throughout cooking.
- For BBQ Shredded Pork:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large mixing bowl, mix the shredded pork with the bbq sauce and melted butter. Once the pork is fully costed in sauce, transfer it to greased or lined baking dish and bake 15 - 20 minutes or until the meat has caramelized.
- For the Cheese Taco Shell:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Divide the cheese mixture into 8 small balls. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 5-6 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Place a wooden spoon over 2 cups or jars the same hight. Use a spatula to hang the hot cheese over the wooden spoon handle. Leave the shells hanging over the spoon handle until hardened. (about 5 mins)
