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"Never underestimate how much assistance, how much satisfaction, how much comfort, how much soul and transcendence there might be in a well-made taco and a cold bottle of beer."
Tom Robbins, Author
This is a spicy, savory, and sweet taco from Central Mexico that is super easy to make and cheap.
Traditionally it would be made with guajillo, pasilla, and ancho peppers - and you can do that - but it will take a bit more time and a bit more money.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 3 tacos
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers hot or cold. Note that active cooking time does not include marinating time.
1 clove | garlic (finely minced) |
1 Tbsp | cider vinegar |
2 medium | chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely minced) |
1/2 tsp | dried oregano |
1/4 tsp | ground cumin |
2 Tbsp | orange juice |
1/4 tsp | salt (divided) |
1 medium | onion (thinly sliced) |
8 ounces | pork tenderloin (thinly sliced) |
spray oil | |
2 cups | pineapple (sliced into 1/4 inch slices) |
1/2 | lime (juiced) |
1 small | jalapeno (seeded and minced) |
2 Tbsp | fresh cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped) |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
6 | soft corn tortillas |
Place the garlic, vinegar, peppers, oregano, cumin, orange juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 3/4 of the sliced onion in a bowl.
Toss until well blended and add the pork tenderloin.
Toss until well blended and marinate at least one hour (up to overnight is best).
While the pork is marinating, spray a griddle or large skillet with oil and heat over high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the sliced pineapple and grill on each side for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
Remove and let cool. Cut into a dice and place in a bowl with the lime juice, jalapeno, cilantro, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Toss well and chill.
When almost ready to serve, place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
Add the pork and onion mixture and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Toss every 5 minutes or so.
Place the pork in the tortillas and top with the pineapple.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 3 tacos
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 | Calories from Fat 44 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 4g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Monounsaturated Fat 2g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 74mg | 24% |
Sodium 390mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrates 69g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 33% |
Sugars 24g | |
Protein 30g |
Vitamin A 6% | Vitamin C 180% |
Calcium 14% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 6 mcg | Potassium 1042 mg |
Magnesium 122 mg |