Spicy Pork Tacos

Recipe from Taste of the South

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Spicy Pork Tacos
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
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Ingredients
  • 2   pounds pork tenderloinOn Sale
  • 2   tablespoons vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon saltOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon paprikaOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon garlic powderOn Sale
  • 1   tablespoon dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1   teaspoon cayenne pepperOn Sale
  • 20   corn tortillasOn Sale
  • 1 1/2   cups shredded Monterey Jack cheeseOn Sale
  • 1   recipe Spicy Slaw (Recipe follows.)On Sale
  • 2   avocados, thinly slicedOn Sale
Spicy Slaw
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag   slaw mixOn Sale
  • 1/2 cup   chopped cilantroOn Sale
  • 1/2 cup   chopped green onionOn Sale
  • 1 tablespoon   seeded and minced jalapeno pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2 cup   mayonnaiseOn Sale
  • 2 tablespoons   lime zestOn Sale
  • 1/4 cup  freshly squeezed lime juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2 teaspoon   saltOn Sale
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Rub pork with vegetable oil.
3
In a small bowl, combine salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne. Rub mixture on pork loin. Bake for 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 165 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
4
Spray aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap tortillas in foil. Bake tortillas for 10 minutes, or until pliable.
5
Slice pork against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place 2 to 3 pieces on each tortilla. Top with cheese, Spicy Slaw, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Spicy Slaw
In a large bowl, combine slaw mix, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeno.
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, and salt, whisking until smooth. Pour over slaw mixture, tossing gently to combine.
Slaw will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.






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