A plate of mexican Pork Tacos

Mexican Pork Tacos

By Sobeys
Mexican Pork Tacos
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Ingredients

10 total
  • 2 pork tenderloins (12 oz /340 g each)
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) orange juice
  • 12 multigrain tortillas (5-in./12.7-cm diameter), warmed
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) prepared salsa verde

Directions

5 steps
  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a small bowl, combine jalapeno, canola oil, brown sugar, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and orange juice.

  2. Step 2

    Pat pork dry, rub with mixture and marinate at room temperature for 10 min.

  3. Step 3

    Roast tenderloins on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 20 to 25 min. or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F (70°C) when inserted into the thickest portion of the meat.

  4. Step 4

    Let tenderloins rest for 10 min. before slicing and dividing between tortillas and topping with salsa verde.

  5. Step 5

    Tip: For additional garnishes, top tacos with chopped tomatoes, avocado, pineapples, fresh cilantro and pumpkin seeds.