Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos are marinated in a wonderful Cilantro Lime Marinade and served on Freshly grilled corn tortillas to give them a POP of flavor and taste. They are the perfect Summer Tacos since they are Bursting with a Fresh Citrus Zing and Cilantro.
Ingredients Needed for Cilantro Lime Marinade
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos
Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos are marinated in a wonderful Cilantro Lime Marinade and served on Freshly grilled corn tortillas to give them a POP of flavor and taste. They are the perfect Summer Tacos since they are Bursting with a Fresh Citrus Zing and Cilantro.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Marinade
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
Ingredients for Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos
- 2 pounds of pork loin thinly sliced
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil
- fresh corn tortillas
- 2 to matoes diced
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
- 1 and 1/2 cups romaine lettuce shredded or sliced thinly
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- lime wedges
Instructions
Directions for Cilantro Lime Marinade
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Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on low-speed for about 45 seconds.
Directions and Assembly
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Marinate 2 pounds or pork in marinade recipe for at least 1 hour.
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Once done marinating in Cilantro Lime Marinade, drain in a colander to remove excess.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated place olive oil in skillet to heat. When olive oil is heated (do not overheat), place 2 pounds of pork in skillet. Cook pork till done about 8 – 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set to the side.
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Heat tortillas – If you would like them as viewed above heat grilling pan and grill them for about 35 seconds on each side.
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Place tortilla on a plate, add a bit of romaine lettuce, Cilantro Lime Pork, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sliced avocados.
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Serve with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
Note – You may also add additional topping if desired such as:
sour cream
salsa
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Love this Pork Taco recipe! Cilantro lime sounds so yummy!!
Thank you Belinda Tacos are a family favorite
This marinade sounds so good with cilantro and lime. We have a neighbor that always gives us limes from her tree. I have to try this. I am thinking I could make a bunch and freeze too!
The great thing about the lime juice is it tenderizes the meat too! I am so glad you enjoyed our Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos Mandy!!
Hi Heidy – Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party. Pinning to our group board.
Thanks for hosting a wonderful blog hop
Thanks for coming by Let’s Get Real. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
Blessings,
Shari
Thanks for hosting a fab blog hop and letting us share our Cilantro Lime Pork Tacos! See you next week!!