Mexican Pork Tacos with Creamy Sauce
Tender seasoned pork tacos loaded with fresh toppings and served with a silky crema sauce. A vibrant, crowd-pleasing Mexican favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork shoulder, cubed
- 12 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 piece jalapeño, sliced
- 2 cups fresh cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 pieces radishes, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season pork cubes with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Sear pork until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.
- 4
Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over the pork and stir well, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame for 30 seconds per side.
- 7
Mix sour cream with cilantro and a pinch of salt to create the creamy sauce.
- 8
Assemble tacos by placing pork on tortillas and topping with cabbage, tomatoes, radishes, and jalapeños.
- 9
Drizzle creamy sauce over each taco and serve immediately.
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