Spicy Pork Tacos

Spicy Pork Tacos are a fiery and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Packed with tender, juicy pork marinated in bold spices, these tacos are perfect for anyone who loves a little heat in their meal. Whether served for Taco Tuesday or a weekend get-together, they’re guaranteed to impress.

The star of the dish is the pork, typically shoulder or loin, marinated in a mix of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, lime juice, and a touch of honey or brown sugar for balance. After marinating, the pork is grilled, roasted, or pan-seared until caramelized and tender, then sliced or shredded for easy taco filling.

To build the tacos, warm corn or flour tortillas are piled high with the spicy pork and topped with crisp, cool ingredients that contrast the heat. Think shredded cabbage, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado. A drizzle of spicy mayo, chipotle crema, or a squeeze of lime juice adds the perfect finishing touch.

These tacos are versatile and easily customizable—add mango salsa for a sweet contrast, or pickled red onions for tang. You can also make them ahead for meal prep or serve them buffet-style so everyone can build their own.

Perfectly balanced between spice, savoriness, and freshness, Spicy Pork Tacos are a delicious way to bring bold, street-style flavor into your kitchen. Serve them with rice, beans, or a side of tortilla chips and salsa for a complete fiesta.

Spicy Pork Tacos

3.70 from 52 votes

Delicious and flavorful spicy pork tacos

Servings 6 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 12 corn tortillas small
• cilantro chopped

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides.
• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork.
• Pour in the chicken broth and lime juice. Stir to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill pan.
• Fill each tortilla with the spicy pork mixture and top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced avocado.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gFiber: 3g

Calories: 350kcal

Meal Type: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: pork, Taco, tacos

Cooking Method: Fried

Diet: Low-carb, Meatlovers

Time: >45 Min

Level: Easy

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