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Pork Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
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 Pork Tacos with Fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

Dry Rub:

  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp coriander
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 pork tenderloin diced into bite-sized chunks

Pico de Gallo:

  • 2 large ripe Roma tomatoes diced and seeded
  • ½ yellow onion or red onion diced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped (more if you want spicier)
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Corn tortillas
  • Cotija cheese grated
  • Black beans
  • Fresh guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Hot sauce
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Make the dry rub by combining the oregano, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a large zip-lock bag and mix well. Add the diced pork and mix it around until it's coated in the dry rub. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Prepare the pico de gallo by combining the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in a bowl. Add lime juice, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Stir gently until well mixed. Set aside to allow flavors time to mingle.
  • Cook the pork by heating the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, or until the pork is cooked through. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the black beans in a small saucepan. Click the link above for the recipe.
  • Cook the tortillas over a gas flame on the stove for 30-45 seconds on each side, or in a dry skillet over medium heat for 50-60 seconds on each side, or until they are soft and pliable.
  • Build tacos with pork, cotija cheese, black beans, pico de Gallo, and guacamole. Don't forget a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before you eat it.
  • Serve immediately with salsa, hot sauce, and lime wedges. Enjoy.