SIZZLING PORK TACOS

Sizzling Pork Tacos image

Provided by threeovens

Categories Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs pork shoulder, cut in thin 1/2-inch strips
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons guajillo chili powder (or ancho or other medium-hot red chile powder)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (for best flavor toast whole seeds and grind up coarsely)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 dozen corn tortillas, ideally 4 1/2-inches for serving
tomatillo salsa, for serving (Tomatillo Salsa Fresca)
salsa, cruda for serving (Salsa Cruda III)
radish, trimmed and sliced for serving
fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

Generously season pork with salt and pepper; add garlic, chile powder and cumin and mix well massaging spices into the meat.
Marinate at least an hour, or up to overnight, refrigerated.
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat; once oil begins to shimmer, add meat and let sizzle, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Turn off heat and keep meat warm.
Heat tortillas on a dry griddle or another cast iron pan, turning them once or twice, until they are hot and slightly puffed; stack them on a clean cloth napkin and cover with another napkin so that they steam.
To serve: Stack 2 hot tortillas on a plate and spoon on a little pork, top with a spoonful of tomatillo salsa and another of the salsa cruda; garnish with radishes and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 136.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.3