Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos
Each serving of Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos provides 35g protein and 395 calories, delivering complete meals in taco form. Quick preparation yields 6 servings, streamlining your taco-building process across the week. The vegetable-protein combination keeps you satiated while staying on target with calorie goals.
Ingredients
- •Squash, Butternut(1361g)
- •Pork Loin(907g)
Boneless pork loin roast. Wider and fattier than tenderloin — both work.
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(120g)
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
Instructions
- 1Arrange the squash around the edges of a 4-quart or similar slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 2Season the pork with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and black pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, cinnamon, olive oil, chipotle chiles, and adobo sauce to form a paste. Rub all over the pork. Place the pork in the center of the slow cooker (it may overlap slightly with the squash).
- 3Top with the onion and garlic, then pour the orange juice and red wine vinegar over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours (the actual cook time may vary based on your slow cooker).
- 4Once the meat is tender and cooked through, remove from the slow cooker and transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Shred the pork, then transfer to a large bowl, along with any of the rub that may have come off during shredding. With a slotted spoon, remove the squash and onions from the slow cooker and place in the bowl with the pork. Toss to combine.
- 5To serve, warm the tortillas in the microwave (I like to cover mine with a lightly damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out), fill with pork and squash, and garnish with desired toppings.
Nutrition — Per Serving
395
calories
35g
protein
17g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Saturated fat
- 5.4g
- Sodium
- 72 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.1g
6 servings per batch · ~409g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein with 395 calories, including 17g fat and 30g carbs. This balanced macro profile works across multiple training phases without requiring adjustment.
How long does Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos take to prep?
Quick prep time and 6 servings per batch make this an efficient option for weekly meal prep without extended hands-on effort. The slow cooker does the majority of work while you manage other tasks.
Is Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos good for muscle gain?
At 35g protein and 395 calories per serving, this recipe fits well into muscle gain phases as a side dish or secondary protein source alongside higher-protein primaries. The carbohydrates from butternut squash support glycogen replenishment post-workout.
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