pork tenderloin tacos

Pork Tenderloin Tacos: We flavor lean pork tenderloin in an easy soy sauce and lime marinade, crisp it up in a cast-iron skillet and then nestle it into charred corn tortillas with an easy corn salsa and zippy lime crema. Healthy, easy and so satisfying. 

Pork Tenderloin Tacos

lb pork tenderloin,

soy sauce

tbsp lime juice, divided

tbsp honey

tsp chili powder

garlic powder

tsp cumin

corn corn

cilantro, chopped

jalapeno

garlic cloves,

red pepper

tsp kosher salt, divided

plain low-fat Greek yogurt

adobo sauce

Don’t prep any of the ingredients until you marinate the pork. 

Using a sharp knife, cut pork tenderloin into ¼-inch slices. Cut slices into 1/8-1/4-inch strips. 

Add soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin to a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Add sliced pork. Use tongs to toss the pork in the marinade. 

Prep and chop the ingredients. 

Add corn, red pepper, jalapeno, one garlic clove, cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

After assembling salsa, give the pork a stir. 

Add Greek yogurt, chipotle in adobo, remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, remaining garlic clove, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

If the pork hasn’t marinated for at least 15 minutes, let it marinate until you reach 15 minutes. You can also marinate the pork tenderloin up to three days in advance in the refrigerator.

Drain the marinade from the pork and discard. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. This will help to sear the pork versus steam it. 

Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, add ¾ tablespoon of the oil, about 2 teaspoons to the skillet. Swirl to coat. Add half of the pork tenderloin. Make sure the pork is evenly spread out on the pan. Don’t move it so it can sear properly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and sear on the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Pork tenderloin cooks very quickly. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining half of the pork.  

While the pork cooks, place corn tortillas in a kitchen towel. Heat for 35 seconds until warm and pliable. You can also char them over a gas stove flame. 

To assemble. Transfer pork to tortilla. Dollop with yogurt. Cover with corn salsa. Squeeze extra lime juice on top if desired.

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Mole Pork Tacos

chicken stock

mole

chipotle pepper

tab (46 g Mexican hot chocolate, roughly chopped)

salt

pork

tortillas

avocado (pitted, peeled, and sliced)

cilantro

Mexican cheese

lime

pickled red onions

Set broiler to high. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy foil and set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine chicken stock, mole, chipotle pepper, Mexican hot chocolate, and salt. Blend until smooth.

In a large bowl, toss pork with the mole mixture until evenly coated. Spread out pork on the prepared pan.

Broil the pork for 10 minutes, turning half-way through. While the pork is in the oven, warm the tortillas in a microwave or lightly char them over a gas flame on the stovetop.

Serve mole pork in warm tortillas, garnished with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, cilantro, and a sprinkle of Mexican cheese. I, of course, always need some freshly squeezed lime and my favorite pickled red onions!

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