Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Slaw Recipe

Name: Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloin; 3 teaspoon Mexican taco seasoning; 1/4 cup enchilada sauce; 1/3 cup chopped onions; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Chipotle hot sauce; 2 teaspoons chili lime seasoning; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix; 8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas; 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloin
3 teaspoon Mexican taco seasoning
1/4 cup enchilada sauce
1/3 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Chipotle hot sauce
2 teaspoons chili lime seasoning
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
8 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Remove pork roast from package.
3
Season with 2 teaspoons Mexican taco seasoning.
4
Place on a preheated oiled grill pan and sear all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
5
While pork is searing in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, combine enchilada sauce, onions, cilantro, and remaining Mexican taco seasoning.
6
Add pork roast cover with foil, place in oven and roast for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155 to 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
7
In a small bowl combined the sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, chili lime seasoning, and lime juice.
8
Mix well until blended.
9
In a large bowl add the coleslaw and pour the sour cream mayonnaise mixture over top and toss well to coat.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
11
Place tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, cover with moist paper towel and heat in microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds.
12
Slice pork and divide between heated tortillas, top with some of the sauce from the baking dish, the spicy slaw and garnish with lime wedge.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloin, 3 teaspoon Mexican taco seasoning, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, 1/3 cup chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Slaw

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Variations & substitutions

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