Sizzling Pork Tacos Recipe

Name: Sizzling Pork Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, not too lean, in thin 1/2-inch strips or cubes; Salt; pepper; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground guajillo, ancho or other medium-hot red chile; 1 teaspoon toasted, coarsely ground cumin; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or good-quality lard; 2 dozen small corn tortillas, ideally 4 1/2 inches, for serving; Tomatillo salsa, for serving; Salsa cruda, for serving; Radishes, trimmed, for serving; Cilantro sprigs, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, not too lean, in thin 1/2-inch strips or cubes
Salt
pepper
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons ground guajillo, ancho or other medium-hot red chile
1 teaspoon toasted, coarsely ground cumin
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or good-quality lard
2 dozen small corn tortillas, ideally 4 1/2 inches, for serving
Tomatillo salsa, for serving
Salsa cruda, for serving
Radishes, trimmed, for serving
Cilantro sprigs, for serving

1
Season the pork generously with salt and pepper.
2
Add the garlic, chile powder and cumin, and mix well, massaging the seasoning into the meat with fingers.
3
Let the meat marinate for at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
4
Heat the oil in a wide cast iron skillet over medium heat.
5
When the oil looks wavy, add the meat and let it sizzle, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Turn off the heat and keep meat warm.
7
Heat the tortillas on an ungreased hot griddle or cast iron pan.
8
Turn them once or twice until hot and slightly puffed.
9
As they come off the griddle, stack them on a cloth napkin to steam, with another napkin on top.
10
To assemble the tacos, stack 2 hot tortillas on a plate.
11
Spoon on a little sizzled pork, then top with a spoonful of tomatillo salsa and another of salsa cruda.
12
Garnish with radishes and cilantro sprigs.
13
Serve and eat immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, not too lean, in thin 1/2-inch strips or cubes, Salt, pepper, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sizzling Pork Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sizzling Pork Tacos

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