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Tacos el Carbon

Cultural Context

Tacos el Carbon originated in Mexico, particularly associated with street food culture and outdoor grilling. Traditionally made with marinated meats cooked over charcoal, these tacos celebrate the rich flavors of grilled beef, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, they are popular not only in Mexico but also in various parts of the world, where adaptations may include different meats or toppings, showcasing the versatility of this beloved dish.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grilling spice
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 avocados
8 corn tortillas
1 lime
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa

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

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner and ground beef is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber while flour tortillas are often cheaper.

salsa

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Homemade can be fresher and tailored to taste.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon can substitute for acidity and vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Start with pork chops and place them in a bowl.

2

Add olive oil, grilling spice, pepper, chili powder, and salt to the bowl and coat the pork chops evenly.

3

Skewer the pork chops for grilling.

4

Prepare green onions by clipping the tips and washing them.

5

Wrap about three green onions with a dab of butter in tin foil for steaming on the grill.

6

Use small avocados, preferably with a small seed, for the meal.

7

Thread the pork chops onto a BBQ rotisserie rod and place it on the grill.

8

Grill the pork chops on the rotisserie until the outer edge is brown and cooked, trimming off the cooked parts as they turn.

9

Cook corn tortillas in a hot skillet with a little butter or oil until warmed but not crispy, about three tortillas per person.

10

Remove the foil-wrapped onions from the grill after about 15 minutes of cooking.

11

Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked pork, onions, avocado, and lime on the corn tortillas, adding sour cream and salsa if desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingslicingassembling

Equipment Needed

grillcutting boardknifemixing bowltongs

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freelow-carbpescatarian

Also Known As

Tacos al Carbon
Local Name: Tacos al Carbón

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