Pork Tacos

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6 -8 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Pork Tacos

These Pork Tacos are a quick and easy explosion of flavor and texture in every bite - no marinade required! They are loaded with spice rubbed pork, sweet crunchy Corn Salsa and creamy Avocado Crema. The pork is seasoned while on the cutting board, cooked for just a few minutes in a skillet, then piled in tortillas with all your favorite toppings! Prepare yourself for healthy, restaurant delicious Mexican Pork Tacos in the comfort of your own home!

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Ingredients

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Pork

  • 1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 TBS EACH chili powder including ancho chili powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp EACH garlic powder
  • 1 tsp EACH ground cumin
  • 1 tsp EACH brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp EACH onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for more heat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons green chile half of a 4 oz. can, mild chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Avocado Crema

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For serving

  • 1 Recipe corn salsa
  • 10 corn tortilla I love La Tortilla Factory, or flour tortillas, 6-inch
  • lime juice
  • hot sauce
  • cotija cheese crumbled

Instructions

  1. Avocado Crema: Add all of the Avocado Crema ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. May make 6 hours ahead of time and refrigerate in an airtight container.
  2. Corn Salsa: Prepare Corn Salsa anytime before making pork and store in the refrigerator.
  3. Pork: While the pork is still on the cutting board, pat it dry then sprinkle it with all of the seasonings. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork in a single layer and let brown for 1-2 minutes then continue to cook and stir just until cooked through (don’t overcook, 145-155 degrees F). When almost cooked through, stir in green chiles, lime juice and vinegar. Taste and season with additional salt or cayenne pepper to taste.
  5. To serve: Top tortillas with pork, Corn Salsa, Avocado Crema, freshly squeezed lime juice, hot sauce to taste and optional Cotija.
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