Spicy Pork Tacos W/Apple Slaw & Mustard-Sweet Potato Aioli Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork Tacos W/Apple Slaw & Mustard-Sweet Potato Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: PORK; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon ground chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 pounds boneless pork loin center cut chops; SLAW; 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage; 1 large Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple, cored and cut into julienne; 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; AIOLI; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, mashed to paste with; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cooked mashed sweet potato, pushed through a fine-meshed strainer; 1 teaspoon chipotle-flavored pepper sauce; 12 warm corn tortillas

Servings: persons

PORK
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless pork loin center cut chops
SLAW
2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
1 large Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple, cored and cut into julienne
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
AIOLI
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, mashed to paste with
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cooked mashed sweet potato, pushed through a fine-meshed strainer
1 teaspoon chipotle-flavored pepper sauce
12 warm corn tortillas

1
Whisk together oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper until thoroughly mixed. Add pork chops, turn to coat and let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Preheat grill of choice until hot; grill chops for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 145-150 degrees F. Let rest for five minutes and then slice into thin strips.
2
Toss cabbage, apple, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt and pepper together until combined. Let stand in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
3
Add egg yolk, lemon juice, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon mustard and garlic paste to small mixing bowl; whisk together until well combined. Slowly drizzle in oils while continuing to whisk until thick, glossy and opaque. It should coat the back of a spoon. Add remaining mustard and strained sweet potato and whisk to combine thoroughly. Season to taste with pepper sauce. Place in a tightly sealed jar and keep in refrigerator; use within three-four days.
4
To assemble tacos, place several strips of sliced pork chops on a warm corn tortilla, top with 1/4 cup of apple slaw and top with 1 tablespoon aioli.

1875

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: PORK, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork Tacos W/Apple Slaw & Mustard-Sweet Potato Aioli 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.

Spicy Pork Tacos W/Apple Slaw & Mustard-Sweet Potato Aioli

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