Quick Tacos de Lechón
Crispy shredded pork tacos with citrus and spice, made with pre-cooked pulled pork for speed. Warm tortillas, pile high, and finish with onion and cilantro.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 34g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cooked pulled pork
- 1 whole lime, halved
- 12 whole corn tortillas
- ½ whole white onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high until hot, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Add pulled pork, breaking into bite-sized pieces as it heats.
- 3
Stir and crisp the pork edges until edges char slightly, 5–7 minutes.
- 4
Squeeze lime juice over pork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Warm tortillas in the skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.
- 6
Fill each tortilla with pork, onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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