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Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Cultural Context

Pork tenderloin tacos are a delicious variation of traditional Mexican tacos, often made with marinated and grilled meats. Tacos are a staple in Mexican cuisine, celebrated for their versatility and the ability to combine flavors and textures. In modern cooking, these tacos have gained popularity beyond Mexico, often featuring in food trucks and restaurants worldwide, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons Chef Greg's four-letter rub
2 tablespoons Ray's Loco Gringo
1 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons duck fat
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons softened butter
1/2 cup hot water
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: homemade tortillas

Lettuce wraps are lower in carbs, and homemade tortillas can be made at a lower cost.

1

Take the pork tenderloin out and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.

2

Trim the connective tissue from the pork tenderloin using a knife.

3

Season the pork tenderloin with Chef Greg's four-letter rub and Ray's Loco Gringo.

4

Preheat the grill to 375°F and place the seasoned pork tenderloin on it.

5

While the pork is grilling, prepare the salsa by coring and slicing the tomatoes.

6

Season the sliced tomatoes with Chef Greg's four-letter rub and Ray's Loco Gringo, then place them face down on the grill.

7

Caramelize the limes on the grill to reduce tartness and enhance flavor.

8

Prepare the red onion by seasoning it with duck fat, Chef Greg's four-letter rub, and Ray's Loco Gringo, then grill it.

9

Mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a bowl.

10

Add 5 tablespoons of softened butter to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles loose sand.

11

Slowly add hot water to the flour mixture while mixing until it forms a dough.

12

Knead the dough in the bowl until it forms a ball, then cut it into smaller pieces for tortillas.

13

Roll out the dough pieces to form tortillas.

14

Check the grilled tomatoes, limes, and onions for doneness and remove them from the grill.

15

Blend the grilled tomatoes, limes, cilantro, parsley, and grilled onion to make the salsa.

16

Cook the tortillas on the grill until they are done.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicingassembling

Equipment Needed

RT340P grillknifeblendermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tacos de Lomo de Cerdo
Local Name: tacos de lomo de cerdo

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