Spicy Pork Tacos Recipes

SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN TACOS

Steps:

• Make the Quick Pickled Red Onions: In a medium saucepan on the stovetop, boiL the vinegar with the sugar, salt and garlic until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add onion rings. Push onion down into liquid so it is mostly covered and let stand for at least 30 min. To store longer, cover and refrigerate. Can be refrigerated up to 1 week.
• Prepare the pork: Thinly slice the pork tenderloin and place into a medium bowl.
• Prepare the Spicy Pork Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Pour over the sliced pork and toss to combine. Let stand on the counter while you prepare the toppings and sauce, if using, or if making ahead, cover and refrigerate.
• Preheat oven to 350F, to warm the tortillas.
• Prepare the toppings: Slice and chop the topping ingredients and set aside.
• Prepare the Gochujang Sauce: Combine all the Gochujang sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
• Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and pop into the oven to warm for 7-8 minutes, while you cook the pork.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork (with marinade) and spread into a thin layer. Let cook, undisturbed, until pork starts to brown, then stir and continue cooking, stirring, until pork is cooked through. Remove pork to a serving platter. Arrange the toppings in sections on the platter and place the small bowl of the gochujang sauce on the platter as well. Serve with warmed tortillas.

SIZZLING PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Season the pork generously with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, chile powder and cumin, and mix well, massaging the seasoning into the meat with fingers. Let the meat marinate for at least an hour, or refrigerate overnight.
• Heat the oil in a wide cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil looks wavy, add the meat and let it sizzle, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep meat warm.
• Heat the tortillas on an ungreased hot griddle or cast iron pan. Turn them once or twice until hot and slightly puffed. As they come off the griddle, stack them on a cloth napkin to steam, with another napkin on top.
• To assemble the tacos, stack 2 hot tortillas on a plate. Spoon on a little sizzled pork, then top with a spoonful of tomatillo salsa and another of salsa cruda. Garnish with radishes and cilantro sprigs. Serve and eat immediately.

SPICY PORK TACOS

Steps:

• Put the pork loin or roast in a gallon plastic bag along with the packet of taco seasoning. You could also use your favorite Mexican spices instead of premixed seasoning. Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Place the pork into a crock pot. Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours.
• When the pork is fork tender, pull it apart well in the crock pot and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
• Warm tortillas between paper towels in the microwave. Top tortilla with pork, chopped onion and chopped cilantro.