Mexican Sliced Spiced Pork Soft Tacos with Texas Ov

Name: Mexican Sliced Spiced Pork Soft Tacos with Texas Oven Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried; 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon gound coriander; 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, grated or chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 12 tomatillos, peeled and chopped; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves; 1/4 red cabbage, shredded; 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 12 (6 inch) soft flour tortillas

Servings: persons

4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon gound coriander
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
12 tomatillos, peeled and chopped
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 red cabbage, shredded
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
12 (6 inch) soft flour tortillas

1
Heat oven to 500 degrees F. Heat a grill pan to high.
2
Cut potatoes into Texas fries, 10 per potato.
3
Coat in extra-virgin olive oil, about 2 to 3 tablespoons, then season with chipotle powder, salt and pepper and roast 25 minutes, turning once.
4
Toast pumpkin seeds in a small skillet 2 minutes then grind in food processor or spice mill or a coffee bean grinder.
5
Mix the ground pumpkin seeds with cumin and coriander.
6
Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper and rub with the spices.
7
Rub the grill pan with extra-virgin olive oil and grill pork tenderloins 20 minutes.
8
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
9
Add the chopped onion, garlic, jalapeno and cook a few minutes while you chop tomatillos.
10
Add the tomatillos, season with salt and pepper and cook 7 to 8 minutes.
11
Stir in lime zest and juice and cilantro and remove from heat.
12
While salsa is cooking, toss the cabbage with sliced onion.
13
Wrap the tortillas in damp clean towel and warm in microwave 2 minutes or put in the oven after you remove potatoes for 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Thinly slice pork and serve 1/2 tenderloin per person.
15
Wrap pork slices in soft tacos with salsa and some shredded cabbage and red onions.
16
Serve with Texas chipotle fries.

2233

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

257

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried, 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, Salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Sliced Spiced Pork Soft Tacos with Texas Oven Fries falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mexican Sliced Spiced Pork Soft Tacos with Texas Oven Fries

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