Ingredient Substitutions:
π Pork Shoulder β Boneless is easiest, but bone-in is fine. Just increase the weight slightly since the bone adds 2 to 3 pounds. Pork butt work too! You could also use chicken thighs. Reduce cook time to about 1 1/2 hours and check earlier.
π Taco Seasoning β Homemade taco seasoning (2 tablespoons chili powder + 1 teaspoon cumin + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon onion powder + 1 teaspoon salt) or Taco Bell Sauce
π Coca-Cola β Regular Coke is best for flavor and caramelization, but you can use Dr Pepper, Root beer, or Orange juice for a less sweet, more citrusy version. If you don't have any soda you can use extra chicken broth in replace of soda.
π Chicken Broth β Vegetable broth, Water + bouillon cube, or just water + salt if youβre in a pinch
π Enchilada Sauce β Mild taco sauce
π Brown Sugar β Honey or White sugar
π Fresh Pineapple β Canned pineapple (drained well), Frozen pineapple (thawed and patted dry), or skip!
π Caramelized Onions β Quick sauteed onions if you donβt want to fully caramelize
Toppings:
You can keep it simple or do it all The pork is delicious on its own, but the caramelized onions, pineapple, cilantro, lime, queso fresco, and street corn take it over the top. If you're short on time/energy, then just make the street corn.
Easy Street Corn Recipe:
2 (10 oz) bags frozen corn
1/2 (10 oz) package queso fresco
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
2 limes, juiced
Salt
Feeding a Crowd:
Broil the pork on a large sheet pan for crispy edges, then keep warm in the oven until serving. To stretch it further, add ground chicken seasoned with taco seasoning and a little of the pork sauce.
Make Ahead:
Cook and shred the pork, skip the broiling step, and freeze. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator, warm in the microwave, then broil before serving for crispy edges.