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!
Servings 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
Pork
- 1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 TBS EACH chili powder, ancho chili powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, ground cumin, brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for more heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons mild chopped green chiles (half of a 4 oz. can)
- 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 ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For serving
- 1 Recipe Corn Salsa
- 10 corn or flour tortillas, 6-inch (I love La Tortilla Factory)
- lime juice
- hot sauce
- crumbled cotija
Instructions
- 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.
- Corn Salsa: Prepare Corn Salsa anytime before making pork and store in the refrigerator.
- 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.
- 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.
- To serve: Top tortillas with pork, Corn Salsa, Avocado Crema, freshly squeezed lime juice, hot sauce to taste and optional Cotija.