These Tacos are marinated in a wonderful Cilantro Lime Marinade and served on Fresh 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 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 Fresh ground pepper

Directions for Cilantro Lime Marinade

Place all ingredients into blender and blend on low-speed for about 45 seconds.

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 tomatoes diced
• 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
• 1 and 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded or sliced thinly
• 1 avocado thinly sliced
• lime wedges

Directions and Assembly

Marinate 2 pounds or pork in marinade recipe for at least 1 hour .

Once done marinating in Cilantro Lime Marinade , drain in colander to remove excess.

Heat a large skillet on 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 side.

Heat tortillas – If you would like them as viewed above heat grilling pan and grill them for about 35 seconds on each side.

Place tortilla on plate, add a bit of romaine lettuce, Cilantro Lime Pork , diced tomatoes , cheddar cheese , and sliced avocados.

Serve with lime wedges.

Note – You may also add additional topping if desired such as

• sour cream
• salsa

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