We love Mexican food in Casa de Lopez. When it comes to making Mexican food dishes in our house I usually let the hubby take the lead on them. The other night for dinner we worked as a team {I did all the prep} and made these Pork Street Tacos. One of our favorite things to make is tacos, any kind. Pork is one of my hubby's favorite meats, so often times when I find it on sale I will stock up. Carne Asada {beef} is also a popular meat choice for these tacos.
Ingredients:
- 3lbs Pork {I used bone-in chops, and cut the meat off the bone}
- 2 Cloves Garlic {pressed or finely diced}
- 1 Large Onion {finely diced}
- 1 Large Bunch of Cilantro {finely chopped}
- 2 to 3 Tbs Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- Corn Tortillas
- 1 to 2 Limes {wedged}
- 1 Can Tomatillo Salsa Verde {optional}
- Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese {Optional}
1. Prep your onion and cilantro first, giving them a fine dice. Set aside in small serving dishes or on a plate. I also cut some avacado and radishes we had in the house.
2. Slice a couple limes in to wedges.
3. Prep your pork {mine happened to be on the bone, so I needed to cut it off}. I typically prefer the meat on the bone since it ends up being a little more tender since it's a darker meat. Cut your meat in to small pieces, no bigger than 1/2" cubes.
4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat put 2 - 3 Tbs oil depending on how big your skillet is. Toss in garlic for a quick second, careful not to burn. Then throw in your pork. Season with salt & pepper. Continue to cook until pork is fully cooked. Once done plate it in a serving bowl.
5. These tacos couldn't be any simpler. We used small 4" corn tortillas, heat your tortillas either on a flat griddle or skillet for a few seconds on each side on medium heat. Careful not to burn. Place them in a tortilla warmer or a bowl and cover with tin foil to keep them warm.
6. Build your tacos, give them a good squeeze of lime juice and enjoy!
