Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Guacamole
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Zest and juice of ½ lime
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 pork tenderloin silver skin removed and diced
Other Ingredients:
- Pineapple salsa
- Guacamole
- Corn tortillas
- Cotija cheese grated
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, cilantro, juices & zest of the orange, lemon, and lime, garlic, oregano, paprika, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- Marinate by adding the diced pork to the marinade and refrigerating for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.
- Prepare the pineapple salsa and guacamole. Click above for the recipe links.
- Cook the pork by heating a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, coating it with olive oil cooking spray. Once the pan is HOT, add the pork and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Cook the corn tortillas over an open gas flame for 15-20 seconds on each side, or wrap them in a towel and microwave for 30 seconds, until pliable.
- Serve tacos by layering the tortilla with the pork, pineapple salsa, guacamole, and cotija cheese. Enjoy.