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MOJO PORK TACOS



Mojo Pork Tacos image

Using the pure flavors of cumin, garlic and oregano, you can experience authentic Cuban flavor right at home. Add seasonings and citrus to pork. Massage for 5 minutes and bake. On the table in less than 45 minutes, these succulent Mojo Pork Tacos are the real deal.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon McCormick® Oregano Leaves
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Ground
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound pork tenderloin
12 corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix all ingredients, except pork and tortillas, in small bowl. Pierce pork several times with a fork. Place pork in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade mixture; turn to coat well. Massage marinade into pork for 5 minutes.
  • Place pork and marinade in glass baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut pork into 3 pieces, then shred. Mix pork with pan juices in baking dish. Serve on warmed tortillas with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

MOJO PORK TACOS WITH SWEET APPLE SLAW



Mojo Pork Tacos With Sweet Apple Slaw image

Perfect with a couple of Coronas with lime wedges, these tacos make for the ultimate summer communal dining experience. The combination of hot, tangy and sweet flavours is amazing. Share them with your mates and they'll be your friends for life.

Provided by Guy Turland

Categories     HarperCollins     Taco     Pork     Oregano     Orange Juice     Cilantro     Cabbage     Apple     Garlic     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4-5

Number Of Ingredients 25

For the mojo marinade and pork loin:
1 large handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
8 garlic cloves, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1 red chile, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you like it hot)
Zest and juice of 4 limes
Zest and juice of 2 oranges
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6 1/2-7-pound) pork loin
For the apple slaw:
2 green apples, coarsely grated
1/3 head red cabbage, coarsely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chile, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you like it hot)
8 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
1 handful cilantro, leaves picked
1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For serving:
12 tortillas
1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
3 avocados, sliced

Steps:

  • Marinate and cook the pork:
  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Put the pork loin in a large ziplock bag with the marinade, seal and massage the marinade into the pork. Put the bag in the fridge and marinate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Heat reserved​ 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Remove the pork from the bag and allow the excess marinade to drip away. Cook the pork, turning frequently, for 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
  • Put the pan in the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the meat reads 143-149°F. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Make the slaw:
  • Put the apple, cabbage, garlic, chile, spring onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Pour over the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • To assemble:
  • Assembling a taco is a very personal thing so I'm not going to tell you how to make yours, but here's how I do mine:
  • I preheat the oven to 350°F. I wrap my tortillas in foil with the dry herbs and stick them in the oven.
  • I get my warm tortilla, put down a layer of avocado slices, then a layer of pork, and then spoon on the epic slaw. I wrap it up and there's no holding back. So get in there like a shot of tequila and make a mess!

PORK MOJO TACOS



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Categories     Pork

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 tsp. each black pepper and red pepper flakes
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (about 1 lb. each)
FOR THE TACOS, TOP:
8 6-inch corn tortillas
1 cup canned low-fat refried black beans
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • For the pork, whisk together orange juice, oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Place tenderloins in a flat baking dish; pour marinade over meat. Cover dish; chill tenderloins until ready to grill, up to 2 hours. Preheat grill, heating one side to medium-high and the other side to medium-low. Grill tenderloins, covered, over medium-high heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers 150°, 12-15 minutes. Remove tenderloins from grill and tent with foil. Let tenderloins rest while preparing tortillas. For the tacos, top tortillas with 2 Tbsp. each of refried beans and cheese. Place tortillas over medium-low heat and cook just until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes. Cut tenderloins into thick slices. Top each tortilla with sliced pork; serve with Grilled Salsa Roja.

MOJO PORK TACOS WITH SWEET APPLE SLAW



Mojo Pork Tacos With Sweet Apple Slaw image

Perfect with a couple of Coronas with lime wedges, these tacos make for the ultimate summer communal dining experience. The combination of hot, tangy and sweet flavors is amazing. Share them with your mates and they'll be your friends for life.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large handful cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 handful mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
8 garlic cloves, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1 red chile, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you like it hot)
Zest and juice of 4 limes
Zest and juice of 2 oranges
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6 1/2-7-pound) pork loin
2 green apples, coarsely grated
1/3 head red cabbage, coarsely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red chile, finely chopped (keep the seeds if you like it hot)
8 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
1 handful cilantro, leaves picked
1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
12 tortillas
1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
3 avocados, sliced

Steps:

  • PreparationMarinate and cook the pork: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Put the pork loin in a large ziplock bag with the marinade, seal and massage the marinade into the pork. Put the bag in the fridge and marinate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Heat reserved​ 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Remove the pork from the bag and allow the excess marinade to drip away. Cook the pork, turning frequently, for 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
  • Put the pan in the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the meat reads 143-149°F. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Make the slaw: Put the apple, cabbage, garlic, chile, spring onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Pour over the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • To assemble: Assembling a taco is a very personal thing so I'm not going to tell you how to make yours, but here's how I do mine:
  • I preheat the oven to 350°F. I wrap my tortillas in foil with the dry herbs and stick them in the oven.
  • I get my warm tortilla, put down a layer of avocado slices, then a layer of pork, and then spoon on the epic slaw. I wrap it up and there's no holding back. So get in there like a shot of tequila and make a mess!
  • From Bondi Harvest © 2016 by Guy Turland and Mark Alston. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
  • Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.

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