Recipe: Spicy Mexican pork tacos
Summer is coming and that means it’s time to mix things up in the kitchen. What better way to introduce something new into your cooking that with a little fiesta fun inspired by the Mexicans? These spicy pork tacos are sure to delight. Best served alfresco and with an ice-cold beverage. Enjoy!
Serves: 4
Preparation: Six hours
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 long green chillies, deseeded, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
600g pork fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 corn tortillas
1/2 small lettuce, thinly shredded
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 small avocadoes, thinly sliced
Pickled jalapenos, limes, sour cream, tasty cheese and coriander leaves, to serve
Method:
1. Put the chopped chillies, garlic, oregano, chilli powder and vinegar in a food processor. Process until almost smooth. Place into a large, ceramic dish.
2. Add pork into bowl. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat.
4. Add pork. Cook, turning, for 5 minutes or until browned. Place pork on a greased baking tray. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until just cooked through. Stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice.
5. Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil. Place on a baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes or until heated through.
6. Place tortillas on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
7. Serve tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, pork and toppings. And don't forget a squeeze of lime.