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 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

Heidy L. McCallum

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.

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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

• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on low-speed for about 45 seconds.

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 a colander to remove excess.
• 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.
• 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 a plate, add a bit of romaine lettuce, Cilantro Lime Pork, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and sliced avocados.
• Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Note – You may also add additional topping if desired such as:
sour cream
salsa

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