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Family-Style Pork Tacos

 

Great weeknight dinner...
 

1½ Tbs 

 

ancho chile powder

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

½ tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

1/8 tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

pinch of 

 

cinnamon

 

pinch of 

 

allspice

 

1½ lbs 

 

pork tenderloin, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

 

1 medium 

 

white onion, chopped

 

2 Tbs 

 

cider vinegar

 

5 Tbs 

 

minced cilantro

 

3 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

1 cup 

 

shredded mozzarella cheese

 

16 6-inch 

 

flour or corn tortillas

 

 

 

chopped avocado, shredded lettuce, salsa and lime wedges

 

 

1

In a large bowl, mix ancho powder with the salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, cinnamon and allspice. Add pork, onion, vinegar, and ¼ cup of the cilantro and mix well.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add pork and stir-fry over moderately high heat until browned outside and just cooked through. Transfer pork to a colander to drain, then sprinkle with the cheese and remaining 1 Tbs. cilantro. Transfer pork to serving bowl and serve with warmed tortillas, avocado, lettuce, salsa and lime wedges.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Cooking Tips

*To warm tortillas, place them in a pile (8 at a time), wrap with a dampened paper towel and microwave for about 2 1/2 minutes. Place in a towel covered basket to keep warm.

 

 Recipe Source

Jim Peyton (Food and Wine)

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