Tacos Árabes

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 whole orange, juiced
• 1 medium tomato, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
• ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons
• 6 whole flour or corn flatbread tortillas

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the pork shoulder into 1/2-inch cubes by first slicing it lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips, then cutting crosswise across each strip into 1/2-inch chunks.

2. 2

   Dice the tomato into 1/4-inch cubes by cutting it in half, removing the watery center seeds with your finger, then slicing each half into 1/4-inch strips lengthwise and crosswise.

3. 3

   Slice the red onion in half from root to tip, place flat-side down, then slice crosswise into thin half-moons about 1/8 inch thick.

4. 4

   Combine the pork cubes, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and the orange juice in a bowl, stirring until all the pork pieces are coated, about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and moves quickly when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.

6. 6

   Pour the marinated pork and all its liquid into the hot skillet, spreading it in a single layer, and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until the bottom surfaces turn deep golden brown.

7. 7

   Stir the pork with a wooden spoon, scraping up the browned bits, then continue cooking and stirring once every 20 seconds until all pieces are caramelized and crispy-edged, about 3 more minutes.

8. 8

   Transfer the cooked pork to a clean bowl using a slotted spoon, leaving the excess liquid in the skillet.

9. 9

   Combine the diced tomato and sliced red onion in a small bowl with a large pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper, stirring gently until uniform.

10. 10

    Warm each tortilla by holding it with tongs directly over a burner flame on medium heat for 3 seconds per side until soft and pliable, or wrap all of them in a damp towel and microwave for 20 seconds.

11. 11

    Lay a warm tortilla flat on a plate and spoon 2 tablespoons of the cooked pork into the center, then top with 1 tablespoon of the tomato-onion salsa.

12. 12

    Fold the tortilla in half to close the taco, then repeat with the remaining tortillas, pork, and salsa until all tacos are assembled.

Tools you’ll need

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• 12-inch skillet
• wooden spoon
• slotted spoon
• 2 small bowls
• large plate
• kitchen tongs

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