So even though I was born a yankee in Michigan, growing up in the Kansas City area there is barbecue on every block practically. Between that and my stepdad who is from Tennessee, the hillbilly in me has grown and thrived to make me love all things fried and to add a southern twist to anything I can get away with. The basics of the taco are pretty simple. A normal taco usually consists of a shell, meat, beans, cheese, lettuce, and sauce. This taco has pretty much the same ingredients: shell, meat, beans, lettuce and sauce. See what I mean, its a taco, hillbilly style.
So we'll start with the meat. Pulled pork is super easy to make and you really only need three ingredients.
1 onion, sliced
3-4lbs pork, either a pork roast or country ribs
1 cup apple cider
just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and set it on low for 10 to 12 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
Once that is done you just shred the meat by pulling it apart with two forks, and trust me it will fall apart so easily.
Next comes the sauce. You can use anything from a bottle or create your own bbq sauce. Here is my recipe if you feel adventurous.
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic
Combine all of this in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
For the shell I just used a corn cake. Just pick up a box of corn muffin mix and double the amount of milk. Then you make them just like pancakes! See...easy!
The beans are just baked beans, use your favorite. Then just fix up some coleslaw and you are ready to create a Hillbillly Taco!
So the order goes: cake, beans, meat, sauce, and then top with the slaw and Voila! You have a plate of yummy delicious barbecue with a mexican flair!
