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Chef Judi Gallagher
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Cinco de Mayo Pork Tacos

Cultural Context

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Mexico, the day is marked with parades, music, and traditional foods, including tacos. Pork tacos, often made with slow-cooked, seasoned meat, are a festive favorite, showcasing the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Today, these tacos are enjoyed globally, especially during celebrations and gatherings, embodying the spirit of community and festivity.

MexicanMXmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pork shoulder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon curry blend
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon dehydrated serrano pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup mini sweet peppers (diced)
1 lime (juiced)
1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 cup jicama (diced)
1 cup black beans (cooked)
2 cups savoy cabbage (shredded)

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner and often cheaper.

1

Add garlic salt, pepper, curry blend, turmeric, and a pinch of oregano to the pork.

2

Preheat an indoor griddle pan to medium-high heat.

3

Place the seasoned pork on the griddle and cook until browned.

4

Add olive oil to the griddle and place corn on it to cook.

5

Check the pork and adjust cooking time as needed to avoid drying out.

6

Add mini sweet peppers to the griddle, scoop out the insides, and fill with cream cheese.

7

Warm the corn tortillas on the griddle until they start to brown.

8

Slice the cooked pork and let it rest to retain juices before serving.

9

Arrange the cooked corn and peppers on a plate with the pork.

10

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish and garnish with cilantro and jicama slices.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddinggrilling

Equipment Needed

large skilletslow cookergrillcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Tacos de CerdoPork Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de cerdo del Cinco de Mayo

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