PORK TACOS WITH POBLANO PICO AND LIME CREMA

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These tacos are bursting with layers of goodness! The pico packs a nice punch of flavor thanks to the poblano and jalapeno. The pork is juicy and spicy. The lime crema has a bit of tang and cools things down. A fiesta for your mouth!

Provided by Shea Goldstein

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 22

POBLANO PICO DE GALLO
1 large poblano pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
15 oz petite diced tomatoes, canned
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 small lime, juiced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp salt
LIME CREMA
1/2 large lime, juiced
1/3 c sour cream
TACOS
1 lb leftover pork loin, chopped or shredded
1/2 c chicken stock
2 Tbsp hot sauce
2 c white cheddar, shredded
1 pkg flour tortillas
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1/2 c pickled jalapenos, sliced
1 c green leaf lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • 2. Drizzle olive oil over the poblano and jalapeno and roast for about 5 minutes on each side, until blistered. Remove from oven.
  • 3. When peppers have cooled, dice and add remaining ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 4. Make lime crema by whisking together the lime and sour cream; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 5. Heat the pork in a large pan over medium heat with stock and hot sauce, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 6. Assemble tacos by adding pork, cheese, pico, lettuce, cilantro, crema and jalapenos.

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