Best 3 Grilled Pork Papaya Tacos Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and flavorful meal to impress your family or friends? Look no further than grilled pork and papaya tacos. This unique dish combines the sweet and tangy flavors of papaya with the savory and smoky flavors of grilled pork. The tacos are then topped with a creamy avocado sauce, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro, resulting in a vibrant and delicious meal. Additionally, this recipe includes instructions for making a flavorful grilled pork marinade, ensuring that your pork is tender and juicy. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or new to outdoor cooking, this recipe provides detailed instructions to help you create a memorable taco experience.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PORK TACOS



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My family raves about this moist pork with smoked paprika and pineapple. I dish it up next to brown rice and a salad of avocado and tomatoes. -E Gelesky, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless pork ribeye chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple tidbits plus 1 tablespoon reserved juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches), warmed
Reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pork with 2 tablespoons lime juice and seasonings; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix beans, pineapple with reserved juice, onion, cilantro and remaining lime juice., Thread pork onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove pork from skewers; serve in tortillas. Top with bean mixture and, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED PORK TACOS AL PASTOR



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Al Pastor is a really popular way to prepare pork, famous in San Francisco's Mission District. It's a marinated roast pork. They make the most incredible tacos and burritos. This is inspired by those flavors.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 9h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 dried guajillo chilies, seeds discarded
2 dried pasilla chiles, seeds discarded
1 cup boiling water, or as needed to cover
2 pork tenderloins, membranes (silver skin) removed
¾ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
16 (6 inch) corn tortillas
16 slices Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups shredded cabbage, divided
½ cup roasted tomato salsa, divided
1 large jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced - or to taste

Steps:

  • Place dried guajillo and pasilla chiles into a bowl and pour in boiling water to cover. Let chiles stand 30 minutes to soften.
  • Cut pork tenderloins in half crosswise and in half again lengthwise again to make 8 long strips.
  • Drain water from chiles and pour in pineapple juice and vinegar. Add garlic cloves, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cumin, and oregano. Transfer chile mixture to a blender and blend to make a smooth marinade.
  • Place pork into a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over pork; knead bag several times to coat pork. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat outdoor grill (preferably charcoal) for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove pork from bag and drain and discard marinade; transfer pork to a platter. Drizzle meat with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and season with salt. Use tongs to gently stir pork pieces to coat lightly with oil.
  • Cook pork strips on preheated grill until meat shows good grill marks and is lightly pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest piece should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Transfer pork to a fresh platter.
  • Drizzle a nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Lay a tortilla into the hot oil and place 1 slice of Monterey Jack cheese into center of the tortilla. Cook until tortilla is hot, lightly browned on the bottom, and cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese slices. Transfer each tortilla to a plate.
  • Slice pork strips across the grain into pieces about 1/4 inch thick. Divide shredded cabbage onto each tortilla and top each with about 6 slices of pork, 1 tablespoon roasted tomato salsa, and a few slices of jalapeno pepper. Fold taco over fillings to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 309.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

GRILLED PORK TACOS & PAPAYA SALSA



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Categories     Pork

Yield 5 ea

Number Of Ingredients 16

-------PAPAYA SALSA------
1/2 Papayas; peeled, seeded, cut - in 3/8 to 1/2 inch cubes
2 sm Red chili; seeded and fine - chopped
1 c Red onion; chopped
1 c Red bell pepper; chopped
1 c Fresh mint leaves; chopped
4 tb Lime juice
---------PORK MIXTURE-------
1/2 lb Pork boneless center loin - roast; cut in 2x1/4 inch - strips - or schreded
1/2 Fresh papaya; coarse chopped
1 c Fresh or canned pineapple; coarse chopped
5 Flour tortillas (6 or 7" in - diameter)
1 1/2 c Monterey Jack cheese;
shredded (6 oz)
1 1/2 c Mozzarella cheese; shredded or even use stringy cheese
4 tb Margarine or butter; melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425~F. Cook pork in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring ccasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in papaya and pineapple. Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Spoon about 1/4 cup, or more, of the pork mixture onto half of each tortilla; top with about 2 tbsp. of the cheese. Fold or roll tortillas over filling and cheese. Arrange five of the filled tortillas in ungreased cake pan, 13x9 inch; brush with melted margarine. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Repeat with remaining tacos. Serve with Papaya Salsa. Makes 5 servings. ------------------ Salsa: Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about an hour or until chilled. Best if made in the morning for an evening meal. The flavors mix and enhance. Makes 4 cups salsa.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork: For the best tacos, use pork shoulder or pork butt. These cuts are well-marbled and flavorful, and they hold up well to grilling.
  • Prepare the pork properly: Before grilling, trim the pork of excess fat and cut it into 1-inch cubes. This will help the pork cook evenly.
  • Marinate the pork: To add even more flavor to the pork, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before grilling. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Grill the pork over medium heat: This will help prevent the pork from drying out. Cook the pork for about 10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Make the papaya salsa: While the pork is grilling, make the papaya salsa. This salsa is a great way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to the tacos.
  • Assemble the tacos: Once the pork is cooked and the salsa is made, you can assemble the tacos. Place a few pieces of pork in each tortilla, top with salsa, and add any other desired toppings, such as shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Grilled pork papaya tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The pork is tender and flavorful, the salsa is sweet and tangy, and the tacos are assembled in minutes. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!

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