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RECIPES:
MAIN DISHES- PORK:
Family Style Pork Tacos
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Family-Style Pork Tacos |
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Great weeknight
dinner...
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1½
Tbs |
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ancho chile powder |
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1
tsp |
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salt |
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½
tsp |
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dried oregano |
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¼
tsp |
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ground cumin |
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1/8
tsp |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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pinch of |
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cinnamon |
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pinch of |
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allspice |
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1½
lbs |
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pork
tenderloin, cut into 1/3-inch cubes |
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1
medium |
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white onion, chopped |
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2
Tbs |
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cider vinegar |
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5
Tbs |
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minced cilantro |
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3
Tbs |
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extra-virgin olive oil |
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1
cup |
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shredded mozzarella cheese |
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16
6-inch |
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flour or corn tortillas |
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chopped avocado, shredded lettuce, salsa
and lime wedges |
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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. |
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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. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*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. |
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Recipe Source |
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Jim Peyton (Food and Wine) |
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