Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Guacamole

We recently went out to dinner at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants (Chevy’s), and I had the best pork tacos I’ve ever had. I decided to try to re-create them at home. This easy recipe for citrus-marinated pork tacos with pineapple salsa and guacamole was fun to make, and the tacos tasted fantastic. They were a huge hit with my entire family, and they paired well with loaded black beans and a Mexican wedge salad.

Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Guacamole

Marinade:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• Zest and juice of ½ lime
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp paprika
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 pork tenderloin, silver skin removed and diced

Other Ingredients:

• Pineapple salsa
• Guacamole
• Corn tortillas
• Cotija cheese, grated
• Sour cream
• Hot sauce

How to Make Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Guacamole:

Prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, cilantro, juices & zest of the orange, lemon, and lime, garlic, oregano, paprika, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.

Marinate by adding the diced pork to the marinade and refrigerating for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.

Prepare the pineapple salsa and guacamole.

Cook the pork by heating a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, coating it with olive oil cooking spray. Once the pan is HOT, add the pork and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.

Cook the corn tortillas over an open gas flame for 15-20 seconds on each side, or wrap them in a towel and microwave for 30 seconds, until pliable.

Serve tacos by layering the tortilla with the pork, pineapple salsa, guacamole, and cotija cheese. Enjoy.