Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos
Description
This recipe slow-cooks pork loin in a sweet and tangy blend featuring cola, brown sugar, green chiles, and taco seasoning, creating tender meat that pulls apart easily. The pork absorbs the flavors during the long cook time, resulting in juicy, flavorful shredded pork ideal for tacos.
The tacos are complemented by a vibrant cilantro lime sauce combining salsa verde and ranch dressing mix with fresh cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a creamy, zesty topping. Served in warm tortillas and finished with shredded Mexican cheese, the tacos balance sweetness, spice, creaminess, and freshness.
These tacos are suitable for casual dinners or gatherings, providing a satisfying main dish that can be customized with additional toppings as desired. The slow-cooking method allows for hands-off preparation, while the creamy sauce enhances each bite.
Ingredients
PORK
- 3 lb pork loin
- 2 cups cola Coke brand
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 oz green chiles
- 12 oz taco sauce
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning *one packet or see homemade recipe link above
CILANTRO LIME SAUCE
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- tortillas *corn or flour
- Mexican cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place pork in slow cooker.
- In small mixing bowl, combine the coke, brown sugar, green chiles, taco sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Pour mixture evenly over the pork loin and cook on low for about 7-8 hours, or until pork easily shreds.
- Once cooked, shred pork and remove any fat.
- In a food processor, add the salsa verde, ranch mix, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, lime juice, and cumin.
- Pulse until combined.
- To serve, add desired amount of pork to a tortilla and drizzle sauce on top, followed by shredded cheese and any other toppings desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1562mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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