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    Pulled Pork Breakfast Tacos

    Published: Mar 11, 2022 · Modified: Jan 16, 2023 by Linda · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    We're fans of tacos. I mean, who isn't? This is a simple and delicious pulled pork breakfast taco recipe to make after you've smoked a pork butt and also good for leftover pork butt.

    pulled pork, scrambled eggs, cilantro on taco with sliced avocado on white plate

    Video - Making pulled pork breakfast taco

    Smoking the pork butt

    The main ingredient, a quality, seasoned pork butt smoked to perfection is key. Check out our fall apart smoked pork butt recipe to make the perfect pork for this recipe.

    smoked pork butt on cutting board with corn in background

    I seasoned this pork butt with sea salt and fresh course ground black pepper and smoked at 250° for 6 hours. I then bumped it up to 275°F until probe tender, about 202°F internal temperature.

    Shredding the meat

    Simply shred the meat with meat claws or two forks. It should be EXTREMELY tender and just fall apart.

    Meat claws with box

    Now let's transform this pork into easy, quick, super delicious pork breakfast tacos. These are amazing!

    What you need

    Now that we have the key ingredient, smoked pork butt, let's prepare the rest of the ingredients for this pulled pork breakfast taco.

    tortilla, halved avocado, salsa, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs, pulled pork

    Ingredients

    • Smoked pork butt
    • Corn tortillas (mission)
    • Shredded cheddar cheese
    • Eggs (scrambled)
    • Cilantro
    • Salsa
    • Avocado (sliced)

    Preparing the ingredients

    These pulled pork breakfast tacos are so easy to put together. The longest part, but also the most fun, is smoking the pork butt. After that it's just scrambling some eggs and gathering a few other ingredients and you're done!

    Toasting the tortilla

    We love a good corn tortilla. The tortilla brand, Mission, has a really good organic white corn tortilla, the size of it is perfect, not too big, not too small. It also has a really good texture.

    mission organics tortilla package

    I prefer to toast it in a hot pan. Pull the tortilla off the hot pan once it begins to blister a little. Toasting prevents the tortilla from crumbling when you fold it into a taco, no one likes a taco that falls apart.

    Scramble the eggs

    Add a little water or milk to create delicious, fluffy scrambled eggs

    Gather a few other ingredients

    Slice up a ripe avocado, shred cheddar cheese, and chop up some cilantro. Lastly, get your favorite salsa to drizzle over the taco as the finishing touch.

    Assembling the taco

    The fun part, putting it all together! Place toasted tortilla on plate. Layer it with scrambled eggs and smoked pulled pork. Sprinkle with some shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro. Finish it off with your favorite salsa. That's it. Just eat and enjoy!

    scrambled eggs, pulled pork taco topped with salsa, cheddar cheese and cilantro. Halved avocado

    Left overs

    The best thing about smoking a pork butt is having all the leftovers for other meals. I love this breakfast taco for the mornings, then make a street style pulled pork taco for lunch or dinner.

    You can also make mashed potatoes and some gravy to put over this pork and eat it like a proper sunday dinner!

    FAQ

    Which cut of pork is best for tacos?

    Pork shoulder aka pork butt because of its high fat content which helps the meat stay super tender and juicy while slow cooking.

    Where did breakfast tacos come from?

    Of all the states, Houston, Texas would be home to the breakfast taco.

    What to serve with a breakfast taco?

    Refried beans, breakfast potatoes, corn and bean salad, cheesy jalapeño cornbread

    Cook's tips

    • I recommend using Mission brand of white corn tortillas. The corn flavor balances nicely with the flavors of the rest of the ingredients.
    • Warm corn tortilla up in heated pan until it begins to blister, provides a nice crisp texture
    • Mix some water or milk in egg mixture to produce fluffy scrambled eggs

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    scrambled eggs, pulled pork taco topped with salsa, cheddar cheese and cilantro. Halved avocado

    Pulled Pork Breakfast Tacos

    We're fans of tacos. I mean, who isn't? This is a simple and delicious recipe to make after you've smoked a pork butt and also good for leftover pork butt.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Type: Smoked Meat
    Flavor: Savory
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 376kcal
    Author: Will

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 corn tortilla (mission brand )
    • 1 cup pulled pork
    • 4 eggs (scrambled)
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • ½ cup salsa
    • ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
    • 1 avocado (sliced 4 pieces)

    Equipment

    Pellet Grill
    Pellet Smoker
    Meat claws with box
    Meat Claws

    Instructions

    Smoking the Pork

    • Use left over smoked pulled pork or smoke a pork butt. Smoke 8lb pork butt / shoulder at 250ºF for 6 hours, then increase temperature to 275 for 3 hours or until an internal temperature of 195-202 F.
      For more detailed instruction on smoking pork butt, visit my perfect smoked pork butt recipe.

    Prepping Ingredients

    • Shred pork with two forks or a meat claw. Place aside.
    • Whisk together 4 eggs, add some water or milk for fluffy scrambled eggs
    • Gather shredded cheddar cheese, chop cilantro, slice avocado, and your favorite salsa and place aside
    • Toast white corn tortilla in heated pan till it begins to blister. Remove and put on plate. Repeat for all tortillas.

    Assemble Tacos

    • Start with the corn tortilla as the base and place ¼ cup of warm pulled pork on top of tortilla.
    • Place scrambled eggs on tortilla and layer on the smoked pull pork. Sprinkle cheese and cilantro, topped off with salsa. Eat and enjoy!

    Pro Tips

    • I recommend using Mission brand of white corn tortillas. The corn flavor balances nicely with the flavors of the rest of the ingredients.
    • Warm corn tortilla up in heated pan until it begins to blister, provides a nice crisp textur
    • Mix some water or milk in egg mixture to produce fluffy scrambled eggs

    Nutrition

    Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 2mg
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