Tacos have a way of speaking directly to the soul. Perhaps it’s the way each mouthful is a taste and texture explosion or the way they fit flawlessly in your hand. Additionally, pork tacos are very tasty on a whole new level. Let me tell you a small story that might make you laugh before we get into the juicy specifics of creating these delicious goodies.
The notion of tacos al pastor or carnitas makes most of us salivate, but let’s be honest—perfecting them takes hours of preparation. For that reason, I’m here to share a recipe for pork tacos that is not only quick and simple but also loaded with flavor that will make your taste buds dance with the salsa.
You can cook delectable pork tacos that will be the talk of the town in less than half an hour. Serve these little beauties street-style with a big dollop of spicy salsa verde, a dash of onion, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or, if you’re feeling extra daring, how about some homemade guacamole, pineapple salsa, or hot corn salsa to liven them up?
Not to be forgotten are the sides! Everyone will be requesting seconds after your taco meal is completed with a quick and simple batch of refried beans or Mexican cauliflower rice.
Here are three reasons you’ll fall head over heels for these pork tacos:
- Easy and quick: Don’t worry about recipes that take ages to prepare. These bad boys are prepared in less than half an hour.
- There are only eight ingredients—you read correctly. Nine components are required, along with a few readily available and reasonably priced pantry items.
- Versatile: This pork taco meat has multiple uses. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, Mexican salads, and more can all be prepared with it. There are no limits!
You’ll want to add these to your Taco Tuesday roster as soon as you can say “delicioso” if you’re a taco enthusiast like me.
Pork taco toppings:
- Cilantro
- Diced onion
- Pickled red onions
- Avocado or guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Various salsas (red, green, habanero)
- Ranchero sauce
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Pineapple or mango salsa
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Jalapeno ranch
- Queso cotija, queso fresco, or shredded cheese
Making these pork tacos is a breeze. Here’s the lowdown:
- Cut your pork tenderloin into small pieces that are suitable for tacos after removing any silverskin.
- Marinate the meat in an acrid mixture of olive oil, honey, lime juice, orange juice, and taco seasoning. Keep the marinate to 15 to 30 minutes because we’re on time.
- In a hot skillet, get that pork nice and crispy. Allow it to sizzle until it is perfectly browned.
- After reheating the tortillas, heap the pork onto them and garnish with cilantro and any additional toppings you like. All you need is a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pay attention to the cooking time; a pork tenderloin can quickly go from succulent to shoe leather.
The recipe is from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/braised-pork-tacos-recipe-1943101
If you want that fall-apart softness, you can even prepare these pork tacos in a slow cooker. Just bear in mind that the skillet method is the key to obtaining those wonderfully crispy edges.
There you have it, people: a recipe for fantastic and simple pork tacos. These pork tacos are likely to be a hit whether you’re throwing a fiesta or just adding some spice to your usual evening dinner. I have some tacos to eat now, if you don’t mind.
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