No need to turn on the oven to make delicious pork tacos! This clever technique, which involves cubing a pork loin, marinating it, and then sautéing it on the stove top, means the meat is ready in a snap. Top the tacos with homemade cabbage slaw for a lovely pop of color and flavor.
Quick Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
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| Serves 4 |
Pork
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder, visible fat trimmed off, sliced thin
- 1 packet taco seasoning, divided (1 tablespoon saved for cabbage slaw)
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro for serving
- Pepper, to taste
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together pork cubes, taco seasoning (setting 1 tablespoon of seasoning aside) and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss well and let rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- After the pork is done resting, heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add onion and sauté about 2 minutes, then add the pork. Continue to stir as the pork fries for about 2 to 3 minutes. Do this in batches, if needed, to prevent overcrowding the pan.
Cabbage Slaw
Prepare the cabbage slaw while the pork is marinating.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small red cabbage head, shredded (approximately 3-4 cups)
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Juice of 2 limes
Method
- Combine lime juice, salt, sugar, olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, and whisk. Add the cilantro, cabbage and red onion, and stir until well-combined. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Assembly
Ingredients
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 8 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas (2 per person)
- Lime wedges
Method
- Transfer pork to a platter and top with orange juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve on tortillas with toppings of choice.
- Recipe: Chelsea Johns
- Video and photo: Dish Works
