Best 6 Pork Soft Tacos Recipes

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Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our tantalizing pork soft tacos! These tacos are a delightful symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent pork carnitas, a medley of fresh toppings, and a variety of delectable salsas. The pork carnitas, slow-cooked to perfection, melt in your mouth with every bite, while the crisp tortillas provide a sturdy base for all the taco fillings. Whether you prefer a classic pico de gallo, a spicy salsa verde, or a creamy avocado salsa, there's a salsa to satisfy every palate. With this recipe, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable taco feast that will leave your taste buds dancing. So, gather your friends and family, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our pork soft tacos!

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PORK SOFT-SHELL TACOS



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It's hard to find recipes that have enough flavor to satisfy my husband without overwhelming our kids. This Southwestern take on pork tenderloin earned a thumbs-up from them all! -Margaret Steele of North Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch strips
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
2/3 cup enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon dry roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon raisins
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until pork is no longer pink; drain and keep warm. In the same skillet, combine the enchilada sauce, peanuts, chocolate chips, raisins, garlic, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is melted. , Pour into a blender; cover and process until smooth. Return to skillet. Stir in corn and pork mixture; cook until heated through. , Spoon pork mixture down one half of each tortilla; fold remaining side over filling. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and green onions

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK SOFT TACOS



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A delicious way to serve pork tenderloin. Make sure you have all the traditional taco fixings to serve with these.

Provided by Budgiegirl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package sliced white mushrooms
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 pork tenderloin, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 cup salsa
3 (6 inch) fat free tortillas
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add the mushrooms and onion. Cook until tender, about 6 minutes, transfer to a bowl.
  • Sprinkle the pork with salt and add to the skillet; sprinkle with cumin seeds.
  • Cook over high heat, stirring until the pork is browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the salsa and mushroom mixture. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Spray the skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat.
  • Cook tortillas, one at a time, just until golden on the bottom, about 1 ½ minutes. Place the tortillas, toasted side up on a work surface.
  • Spread the pork mixture ( about 2/3 cup) over half of each tortilla and sprinkle with one third cheese.
  • Fold the unfilled tortilla half over the filling.
  • Spray the skillet with the nonstick spray and set over medium heat.
  • Add the tacos to the skillet and cook, turning once with a large spatula, until golden, about 1 minute on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 701.9, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.5

CHIPOTLE PORK SOFT TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Make and share this Chipotle Pork Soft Tacos With Pineapple Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups minced pineapple
1 cup minced apple
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • To prepare salsa, combine the first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until well blended. Cover and chill.
  • To prepare tacos, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender.
  • Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes or until pork loses its pink color, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth and next 7 ingredients (through chipotles).
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Warm tortillas according to package directions. Serve pork mixture with tortillas and salsa.

DR NICK'S PORK SOFT TACOS



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A 'pulled pork' recipe I came up with, inspired by my local El Salvadorian restaurant. Great for those who aren't fans of sweet BBQ sauce-based versions (like me!). Try it with Recipe #17126.

Provided by Dr Nick

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h30m

Yield 12-24 small tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 -2 lb pork loin roast
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 -2 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash your hands!
  • Trim excess fat from roast.
  • Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and rub over the entire surface of the pork.
  • Place pork in a slow cooker. Add water until roast is approximately half submerged. Add vinegar and remaining dry ingredients to the water and stir.
  • Place slow cooker on low and leave for 6-8 hours, turning occasionally if you can.
  • Remove roast from slow cooker. At this stage it's easy to remove any membrane that may be attached to the surface. Shred the pork using two forks and transfer to a large frying pan.
  • Add about half the liquid to the pan and simmer gently until most of the liquid has reduced. You want the meat to be moist but not swimming.
  • Serve in pre-warmed corn tortillas. I add chopped tomato and spanish onion with just a few drops of hot sauce.
  • Enjoy!

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 SOFT TACOS



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Categories     Corn

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
8 6 inches flour tortillas
1 10 ouncepackage frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
8 ounces shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
1teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add half the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the pork and paprika and cook, breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, place the tortillas on 2 baking sheets and warm in the oven for about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine the corn, remaining onions, cilantro and lime juice. Season the salsa to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, top each warm tortilla with cheese, meat and corn salsa.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork:Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut for carnitas because it is flavorful and has a good amount of fat, which helps to keep the meat moist. Other good cuts include pork loin or tenderloin.
  • Cook the pork until it is fall-apart tender:This will ensure that the carnitas are juicy and flavorful. The best way to do this is to slow-cook the pork in a crock pot or Dutch oven on low heat for several hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Shred the pork with two forks:This is the easiest way to shred the pork and it will help to keep it moist. You can also use a meat shredder or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Make the salsa ahead of time:This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. You can make the salsa up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Use fresh tortillas:Fresh tortillas will make your tacos taste better. You can find fresh tortillas at most grocery stores or you can make your own.
  • Assemble the tacos just before serving:This will help to keep the tacos fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

Pork soft tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying taco that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork soft tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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