Tacos with Salvadoran Pulled Pork and Grilled Mahi

Name: Tacos with Salvadoran Pulled Pork and Grilled Mahi Mahi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cubed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups water; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 sweet onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic; 1 jalepeno pepper, diced; 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Essence, recipe follows; Oil, for greasing; Lime or lemon juice; Toasted or grilled 4-inch flour tortillas; Pumpkin Seed Salsa, recipe follows; Shredded cabbage, for serving; Sour cream, for serving; Sliced or cubed avocados, for serving; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 cups toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 4 toasted tortillas, cut or ripped into large dice

Servings: persons

3 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups water
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 sweet onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 jalepeno pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (6-ounce) mahi mahi fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Essence, recipe follows
Oil, for greasing
Lime or lemon juice
Toasted or grilled 4-inch flour tortillas
Pumpkin Seed Salsa, recipe follows
Shredded cabbage, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Sliced or cubed avocados, for serving
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
4 toasted tortillas, cut or ripped into large dice
1/2 red onion, peeled
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ancho chile
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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["For the Pulled Pork: Season the pork with the salt and pepper and place in a medium saucepan.", "Add enough water to cover by 2 inches, about 6 cups.", "Bring to a simmer and partially cover the pot; cook until the meat is very tender and almost all of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 hours.", "Uncover the pork and let it slightly pan-fry in its own fat, stirring, until golden brown.", "Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, oregano and cinnamon in a blender.", "Puree until smooth.", "Add the tomato mixture to the pork in the saucepan and stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.", "Lower the heat and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until pork is falling apart and most of the liquid has reduced from the sauce.", "The pork mixture should be very thick.", "Remove the pork from the sauce.", "Dice into cubes and place back into the sauce until service.", "For the Grilled Mahi Mahi: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.", "Season both sides of fish with salt, pepper and Essence.", "Using an oil-soaked paper towel or rag, oil grill.", "Place the seasoned fillets on the grill and squeeze lemon or lime on the fish.", "Cook on both sides until opaque and cooked through.", "Assemble tacos with either the pork or mahi mahi and garnish with the Pumpkin Seed Salsa, shredded cabbage, sour cream and avocados.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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.
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 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds pork butt, trimmed and cubed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Tacos with Salvadoran Pulled Pork and Grilled Mahi Mahi falls under the Seafood 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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Tacos with Salvadoran Pulled Pork and Grilled Mahi Mahi

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