Sizzling Pork Tacos Recipe (2024)

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Fred

Fresh jalapeno,onions, cilantro and tomatoes roughly chopped. Add a little olive oil and fresh lime juice. Crudo meaning not cooked.

Delise

The pork shoulders at Wegman's were huge; I bought boneless country style ribs instead, choosing a pkg w/ a little fat left on the meat. I cut the ribs in strips across the grain, as one would w/ flank steak. Otherwise I followed the recipe pretty closely. Marinated the meat for about 10 hours. Served w/ black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and fat free Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream or crema). This was quick & easy. Looking forward to cooking the pork on the grill this summer.

Yogamom

I also used boneless country-style ribs, as another reviewer did, and it worked splendidly. They marinated for about three hours. I served them with blistered poblanos, caramelized onions and a corn and cilantro salsa/relish. Fresh avocado and feta, pico de gallo as well. A really spectacular taco dinner.

Marita

Both of us loved this. I let it it sit in the fridge for a couple of days with the seasoning because something had come up, and the meat was super tender. Will definitely make it again...:-)

Margaret

This was good. Liked it a lot. Quick and easy. Spices on pork delicious. Tomatillo salsa was watery, would wait to add water until tomatillos exuded their liquid before adding water.

Stubbs

I substituted all oil with olive oil, froze the garlic (makes it spread easier,) made a Crude salsa (used red Onion) and a Black Bean and Mango Salad (Black Bean, Mango, Onion, Cilantro, Lime juice, Apple cider vinegar, Cumin, olive oil, salt and orange bell peppers). I made a Refresco de Pina (Coconut Juice and fresh pineapple blended and served over ice) which brought it all together. It took about 25 minutes to put this meal together (eat your heart our Rachel Ray :-P). Lots of Great Color.

robert

What a great user name!

Rohn Jay Miller

Making the Tomatillo salsa is a big bonus for this dish. For Salsa cruda I used the best homemade I could but in the grocery--but going to the trouble of making the Tomatillo salsa was well worth it; see note below about not adding water till tomatoes gives up their internal water by cooking. Also, I marinated these for two days and thought they were especially tender and flavorful, which is always challenge with pork shoulder.

Mel

Made this using pork loin which I marinated in the pork rub for 48 hours after using a wet brine. The result was incredibly tender pork with wonderful flavour. I'll definitely be making this again.

TriciaPDX

Try ancho chili or even chipotle chili depending on how much heat you can take. Chipotles add a lovely smokiness but they can be spicy.

David

Pork shoulder should be cooked in strips. This is done in order to get the full flavor of the seasoning on the most surface area possible.

Rohn Jay Miller

I thought about this myself, since pork loin is more readily available in grocery stores. I'd marinate 1-3 hours, since I think the marinade breaks down the fibers of the pork, and pork tenderloin has so little fiber to begin with. It might turn out mush. Better to breakdown a pork cut with more fat and fibers like shoulder and use more marinade time, which also allows the flavor to bind deeply into the meat.

Kim in MN

I cooked this on the grill rather than inside on a pan. It is a keeper for my family. I also made both salsas (added lime juice to both) and they went over well too. Sliced pork shoulder is becoming one of my favorite things to cook on the grill.

nanbrand

This was tasty, and the marinade was quite good. Next time I will add green pepper slices when I cook the meat. A better way to heat up tortillas is to wrap five of them in aluminum foil and heat them in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes. You can do multiple stacks. Using this method, all your tortillas are ready at the same time and you do not have to keep them warm inside a cloth towel, which really does not work because they do stay warm. This is easier than the stove-top method.

pernille

Delicious! Also used country style ribs since it's the same cut as shoulder, but you're not stuck with a whole shoulder roast. Was skeptical that it would be tender after just pan sautéing, but after 4 hours marinating, it was. The seasoning is very flavorful.

Gab

Time is wrong, it takes more than 30 min when you include marinating time.

Luci

good quick meal made with salsa and yogurt - crema mix. Added corn to salsa. Serano chili added zest. Had pork tenderloin. Worked well

bluerroses

Easy, simple and good! It's joy to have a quick recipe for pork shoulder. Our burritos were scrumptious. Would use maybe twice the garlic and half again as much spice next time--and there will be a next time!

Ronny G

A family favorite. Made it with cut up boneless pork chops for ease of preparation. Using a smokey chili pepper is essential.

nick

Needs some sauce

Luther

WOW! These are fabulous. Really great seasoning and much better than anything similar found at a Mexican restaurant. As several suggested used country style pork ribs for ease of prep. Marinated for 6 hours. Used soft taco shells which were a personal preference however I'm sure corn shells are just as good. Also used my own homemade salsa. No radishes as I'm no fan of them. Absolutely love this recipe. Thanks Mr. Tanis!

jamie

Delicious!! I also used some as a rub for bone in pork chops and it was delicious—little extra salt on the meat helped too! (Next time I’ll skip chipotle pepper completely—too spicy for me). Will definitely make again!

Drew

Words cannot express how simply perfect this recipe is.

Beulah

I was terminally bored with my own cooking and then happened upon this. I looked for boneless ribs but could only find pork steak. Chopped it, marinated it and cooked it on the grill with a veggie basket. Easy and a nice addition to summer grilling.

Julia

I’ve made this several times and it’s always amazing. I buy pork shoulder steaks, freeze them for 30 minutes to make them easy to slice very thinly, then put them in the marinade. So good!

TheJenMoody

This is awesome. Great depth of flavour and texture. Big hit in this house.

Clyde

this has become a favorite in my house. I don't do cilantro as it tastes like soap. I add a bit of paprika and Corriander to the toasting spices. Simply served with chopped onions and fresh avocado and lime juice so delish! thank you!!!

Neens

So so so good. I cubed the meat and did the marinade at lunch time so it sat in the fridge until it was ready to cook. Prep took no time at all. I bought tomatillo salsa from Fresh Direct instead of making from scratch. Also served with shredded cabbage and a bit of avocado. Next time I might try pickling the radishes per one other commenter's suggestion!

Kirsten

Use wheat tortillas not corn. Could spice pork up a little more. Family liked

Elisabeth Agro

OMG, this was spectacular!! Thank you!

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Sizzling Pork Tacos Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are spicy pork tacos called? ›

Chorizo Tacos

Chorizo is a type of spicy, smoky pork sausage that's used in many Mexican dishes. It's often paired with eggs for breakfast which is why these breakfast tacos are so much fun!

What is in a buche taco? ›

Tender and slightly chewy, pork stomach is similar to beef tripe. Smothered with salsa and crema, these tacos are the perfect vehicle for offal.

What is carnitas in English? ›

Carnitas — which means "little meats" in Spanish — is a Mexican pork dish. An inexpensive, heavily marbled cut of pork, such as boneless Boston butt, pork shoulder or picnic ham, is braised or simmered for several hours with seasonings and lard until it is so tender that is can be shredded.

Is tacos de pastor pork? ›

Normally, al pastor is made with boneless pork shoulder sliced super, super thin. If you are lucky enough to live near a Mexican meat market, you can probably find it right at the meat counter.

What is the difference between carnitas and pork tacos? ›

What is difference between pulled pork and carnitas? Pulled pork and carnitas are both cooked slowly for several hours; however, carnitas are finished by rendering the fat out of the meat until parts of the pork are caramelized and golden brown.

What is the difference between carnitas and chicharrón? ›

Also known as carnitas in Guatemala, these refer to a meatier part of the pork rind. Where a chicharrón is, strictly speaking, skin and fat, carnitas denotes skin with some meat as well. (In other places, carnitas generally refers to fried pork meat without skin or a stew-like dish made from it.)

What is a Coney taco? ›

Hot dogs meet tacos – a match made in Coney Island heaven. We've combined two classics into one easy dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Pan-fried or grilled hot dogs get topped with a 3-ingredient chili made with salsa, wrapped in tortillas and topped with onions and cheese.

Why is it called Vampiro taco? ›

Some argue that the tortilla's concave form on the grill resembles a bat's wing. Others say a vampiro eats away your hunger the way a vampire would suck out so much blood. We dig that explanation.

What is a Navajo taco made of? ›

Deliciously crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Navajo Tacos made with Indian Fry Bread are topped with a meaty mixture of taco seasoned ground beef and beans, then all the fixings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and tomatoes!

What is a barbacoa taco? ›

Barbacoa is a dish made of meat that has been slow-cooked over an open fire. The most common meats used for barbacoa are beef, pork, lamb or goat. Hacienda Colorado offers barbacoa street tacos made with beef that has been slow-cooked for hours until it is so tender it falls apart.

Is carnitas or al pastor better? ›

In short, if your goal is to prepare something yourself, carne al pastor is your best bet. It's easier to prepare than carnitas and just as flavorful. If, on the other hand, you are trying to decide what to order at El Pollo Norteno, the choice comes down to your personal preference.

What meat is asada? ›

Carne asada is typically made with skirt steak, but I wanted to test out a variety of inexpensive cuts to be sure. I bought a half dozen different cuts of beef and marinated them in a basic mixture of lime juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and chiles before grilling them to medium-rare over hot coals.

What is birria in English? ›

noun. bir·​ria ˈbir-ē-ˌä plural birrias. : a Mexican dish of stewed meat seasoned especially with chili peppers. Customers sometimes drive hours for its …

What are birria tacos made of? ›

Birria, a.k.a. tacos de birria, is a Mexican dish of meat (usually goat or beef) stewed in its braising liquid until it reaches a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Traditionally, it gets its flavor from dried chile peppers. Birria can be served alone as a stew or on corn tortillas.

What is adobada meat? ›

Adobada is generally pork marinated in a "red" chili sauce with vinegar and oregano, but it can refer to different types of meat and to marinades closer to al pastor. It is generally served on small, pliable maize tortilla along with sautéed vegetables and cheese.

What are pig skin tacos called? ›

In Mexico, chicharrón is the cuerito or pig skin fried to a crisp like cracklings in the southern states and cueritos is soft, deep fat fried pig skin, chopped and used for tacos.

Is barbacoa or carnitas more spicy? ›

Chipotle's barbacoa on the other hand is made with more familiar herbs and spices used in Mexican food, but it too offers some surprises. It's spicier than the carnitas thanks to the inclusion of chili peppers, but also another spice, which brings the whole dish together: cloves.

What's the difference between birria and carnitas? ›

The word “carnitas” means “l*ttle meats” in Spanish. These three dishes are very similar, but have some differences. Barbacoa can be either shredded or chopped, birria is usually shredded and served with a sauce or broth, and carnitas is usually chopped.

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