Best 5 Lime And Cilantro Pork Tacos Soft Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Lime and Cilantro Pork Tacos. These tacos are a symphony of zesty, savory, and refreshing notes that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. The marinated pork, infused with a blend of aromatic spices and citrusy lime, is grilled to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat that simply melts in your mouth. The combination of tangy lime and refreshing cilantro adds a vibrant freshness that perfectly complements the richness of the pork. Served on soft tortillas, these tacos are adorned with a medley of toppings, including crunchy cabbage, sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco cheese. Each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures that is sure to leave you craving more. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for preparing the marinade, grilling the pork, and assembling the tacos, ensuring that you can easily recreate this authentic Mexican dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Alongside the main recipe, we also offer variations and alternative cooking methods to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer crispy fried pork or succulent slow-cooked carnitas, we have got you covered. With our curated collection of recipes, you'll be able to explore the diverse flavors of Lime and Cilantro Pork Tacos and find the perfect combination that suits your palate.

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MEXICAN STREET TACOS



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Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
3/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add steak and marinade, and cook, stirring often, until steak has browned and marinade has reduced, about 5-6 minutes, or until desired doneness. Serve steak in tortillas, topped with onion, cilantro and lime.

LIME-CILANTRO PORK TACOS



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Make and share this Lime-Cilantro Pork Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Add oil to pan.
  • Add pork, and saute 4 minutes or until browned Remove pork from pan; place in a bowl. Add onion and jalapeno to pan. Add broth; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in tomato; simmer 2 minutes.
  • Return pork and accumulated juices to pan. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; cook 1 minute or until pork in done.
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions. Spoon 1/2 cup pork mixture into each tortilla; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 742.8, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5, Protein 31.4

CILANTRO BEEF TACOS



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When I have leftover steak, it's time to make cilantro tacos. Set out bowls of toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado and salsa. That's a fiesta. -Patti Rose, Tinley Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 beef flank steak (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
Dash hot pepper sauce
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: salsa, cilantro, shredded lettuce and sour cream

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in salsa, cilantro, lime juice and pepper sauce; heat through., Thinly slice steak across the grain; stir into onion mixture. Serve in tortillas; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 884mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LIME AND CILANTRO PORK TACOS (SOFT)



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I've been working on perfecting tacos for a while and could never seem to match them to restaurant quality until now! I've learned that better ingredients = better tasting food! WEIGHT WATCHERS INFO: 4 Points per Taco (that is if use one small taco sized tortilla and 1 oz of pork per taco and 1 TSB of light sour cream on each,...

Provided by Kelsey Gardner

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin
2 lime
1 jar(s) pico de gallo (i use sisters salsa from blue hill, me available at hannafords) if you cant get this, any high quality pico de gallo salsa will do fine.
1 sprig(s) fresh cilantro
1 la tortilla factory handmade style corn tortillas (if not make own using masa flour or buy any other high quality homemade style tortilla)
8 Tbsp light sour cream
1 bottle kc masterpiece chipotle lime marinade

Steps:

  • 1. 1. As soon as you purchase the pork, cut into cubes and marinate either for the rest of the day or for a few days. The longer it marinates, the better!
  • 2. 2. Bake Pork using the Au Bain method. Either use a special cooking tray that has a basin underneath with a top with air slats. Or use a cake pan filled with water and place a metal cooling rack rack over the cake pan, then put tin foil over the cooling rack and make insisions for steam to come through. Place pork on top of tin foil. Don't be intimidated, this is the best way to guarentee your pork will be cooked tender! Bake at 300 degrees for about 30-40 minutes or until cooked.
  • 3. 3.Place torillas on microwaveable plate with slightly damp paper towels over them. Microwave for 30 seconds on each side. Wipe off excess moisture immediately.
  • 4. 4. Assemble Tacos- put pork, pico de gallo, light sour cream, and cilantro (loosely chopped) onto tortilla. Squeeze fresh lime over tacos.

PORK AND CORN TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA



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This is based on a Hello Fresh recipe but with a few changes as the original is bland. If desired, include Cheddar, cotija, or queso fresco cheese.

Provided by vpecchia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Tacos

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 medium lime
2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced, or to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
½ medium lime, juiced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon water, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground pork
4 teaspoons ancho chile powder
4 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup water
8 (6 inch) warm corn tortillas, or as needed

Steps:

  • Prepare pickled vegetables: zest and juice the lime. Set zest aside for cilantro-lime crema. Combine lime juice with shallots, jalapeno, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Stir occasionally while preparing the rest of the meal.
  • Prepare cilantro-lime crema: combine reserved lime zest with sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and ancho chili powder in a small bowl. Add water, a little at a time, until crema has a pourable consistency. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Prepare charred corn: place frozen corn in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until thawed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread corn between two paper towels and blot to dry.
  • Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Spread corn evenly in the pan and roast until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue to cook until charred on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Prepare pork tacos: combine butter and olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until butter has melted. Cook and stir pork in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 4 teaspoons chile powder, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Add water and cook until liquid has reduced and mixture has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust spices as needed.
  • While the liquid is reducing, drain the pickling juice from the vegetables and pour it into the corn. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chile powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill warm tortillas with pork and corn. Top with pickled vegetables and drizzle with crema.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 319.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh limes and cilantro will give your tacos the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the pork: Overcooked pork will be tough and dry. Cook it over medium heat until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a good-quality tortilla: Corn or flour tortillas will work for this recipe, but make sure they are fresh and pliable.
  • Load up your tacos: Don't be shy with the toppings! Add plenty of salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese to your tacos.
  • Serve immediately: Tacos are best when served hot and fresh. Don't let them sit around for too long before eating.

Conclusion:

These lime and cilantro pork tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give these tacos a try!

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