Pork Tacos
Summary
This recipe calls for pork tenderloin - one of the leaner cuts of pork out there. You can also top these tacos with avocado and fresh salsa, and additional veggies like red onion and bell pepper.
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- Prep time
- 45 min
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- Cook time
- 30 min
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- Servings
- 12 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 taco
Ingredients
Ingredients
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lime (juiced)
- 2
- 2
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garlic (minced)
- 2 clove
- 2 clove
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chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 tbsp
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cumin
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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dried oregano
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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salt
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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pork tenderloin
- 20 oz
- 567 g
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small flour or corn tortillas (warmed)
- 12
- 12
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tomatoes (diced)
- 2
- 2
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lettuce (shredded)
- 1 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cup
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reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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Directions
Directions
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In a large bowl combine lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Add pork and coat well. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tenderloins in a shallow baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until pork is done.
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Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut pork into 1-inch chunks.
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Serve pork in warm tortillas topped with tomatoes, 2 Tbsps. of lettuce and 1 1/3 Tbsps. cheese.