Ground Pork Tacos
These Ground Pork Tacos are a fresh, flavorful twist on classic tacos, made with juicy browned pork, sautéed onion and jalapeño, and a burst of citrus from fresh orange juice and zest.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add the diced onion and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orange juice and zest to the pan, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings such as avocado, lime, cilantro, or shredded cabbage.
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Notes
- Use fresh citrus: Freshly squeezed orange juice and zest bring out the best flavor, bottled juice won’t give the same brightness.
- Control the heat: For spicier tacos, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a dash of cayenne pepper. For milder flavor, remove all seeds and white membranes.
- Add a little broth if needed: If the pork mixture gets too dry, splash in a tablespoon or two of chicken broth or water to loosen it.
- Use warm tortillas: Briefly toast corn or flour tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame to make them pliable and flavorful.
- Topping ideas: Try shredded cabbage, avocado slices, cilantro, lime wedges, or a drizzle of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Make it a bowl: Skip the tortillas and serve the spicy pork over rice or cauliflower rice with fresh toppings.
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