Experience a culinary journey with our guide to the tantalizing flavors of Mojo Pork Tacos! We will take you on a gastronomic adventure, exploring the art of preparing this succulent dish that combines the richness of savory pork infused with aromatic mojo sauce, the crunch of fresh vegetables, and the soft embrace of warm tortillas. Discover the secrets of creating a mouthwatering marinade, selecting the perfect pork cuts, and achieving the ideal balance of spices and herbs. Uncover the techniques for slow-cooking the pork until it reaches fall-off-the-bone tenderness while retaining its delectable juices.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOJO PORK TACOS RECIPE WITH MEXICAN RICE
Looking to up your taco game? Try this amazingly delicious Mojo Pork Tacos Recipe with Mexican Rice.
Provided by Chef Billy Parisi
Categories dinner lunch Main Main Course
Time 18h50m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mojo: Combine the juice from the fresh oranges, orange juice, onion, garlic, cumin and oregano and a blender and pureed until smooth. Set over night.
- Pork: Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper or the optional spice blend.
- Heat a large pot on high heat with olive oil and sear the pork butt on sided until golden brown. Next, add in the mojo, and put a lid on the pot and braise in the oven on 225° - 250° for 10 hours or place the pork and mojo into a slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
- Once it is done cooking, drain the liquid and shred with forks. You will know it's done when it easily pulls apart.
- Rice: In a pot add the chicken stock, tomatoes, cumin and oregano and bring to a boil.
- In a separate saute pan on high heat with canola oil add in the onions, garlic, and caramelize. Once brown add in the rice and toast for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Next, add the tomato-chicken stock mixture and and put a lid on the rice and cook for 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cook. Season the rice with salt and pepper and fork it. Keep warm.
- Next in a large saute pan on high heat with olive oil, saute and caramelize the bell pepper and onion.
- To Plate: Place a little bit of Mexican rice, cooked refried black beans, roasted peppers and onions, shredded mojo pork inside of a soft corn tortilla and garnish with cotija cheese and cilantro leaves
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1995 kcal, Carbohydrate 216 g, Protein 168 g, Fat 51 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 412 mg, Sodium 946 mg, Fiber 38 g, Sugar 61 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOJO PORK TACOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SLAW
As if you needed another reason to celebrate taco night, this version's ready in ten. minutes. flat. (Yes, you read that right!) Ground pork simmers in a sweet, tangy, citrusy Cuban mojo sauce, then gets stuffed into steamy tortillas. It's topped with a creamy slaw and sprinkled with cilantro, then served with lime wedges for squeezing over. Ready, set, TACO!
Provided by HelloFresh
Categories main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- • Wash and dry all produce. • Halve orange. Halve 1 lime and quarter remaining lime. Roughly chop cilantro. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over high heat. Add pork* and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned, 3-5 minutes (it'll finish cooking in the next step). • 4 SERVINGS: Halve both oranges. Halve 2 limes and quarter remaining limes. • TIP: If there's excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
- • While pork cooks, squeeze juice from whole orange and 1 lime half into a small bowl. Stir in cumin, stock concentrates, oregano, half the garlic powder (you'll use more in the next step), and 1 tsp sugar. • Once pork is browned, pour in mojo sauce. Cook until sauce has reduced and pork is cooked through, 2-3 minutes more. Turn off heat. • 4 SERVINGS: Squeeze in juice from both oranges and 1 lime. Use 2 tsp sugar.
- • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, half the cilantro, 2 packets sour cream (save the rest for serving), and a pinch of remaining garlic powder to taste. • Add coleslaw to bowl; toss to coat. Add a big squeeze of lime juice and season with salt and pepper. • Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds. • 4 SERVINGS: Use 4 packets sour cream.
- • Divide tortillas between plates and fill with pork mixture (leave any excess sauce in pan), slaw, and remaining sour cream. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 940 kcal, Fat 54 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Carbohydrate 82 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 29 g, Fiber 5 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 1490 mg
MOJO PORK TACOS WITH SWEET APPLE SLAW
Perfect with a couple of Coronas with lime wedges, these tacos make for the ultimate summer communal dining experience. The combination of hot, tangy and sweet flavours is amazing. Share them with your mates and they'll be your friends for life.
Provided by Guy Turland
Categories HarperCollins Taco Pork Oregano Orange Juice Cilantro Cabbage Apple Garlic Dinner Lunch Summer Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Marinate and cook the pork:
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, reserving 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
- Put the pork loin in a large ziplock bag with the marinade, seal and massage the marinade into the pork. Put the bag in the fridge and marinate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Heat reserved 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Remove the pork from the bag and allow the excess marinade to drip away. Cook the pork, turning frequently, for 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides.
- Put the pan in the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the meat reads 143-149°F. Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make the slaw:
- Put the apple, cabbage, garlic, chile, spring onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Pour over the vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- To assemble:
- Assembling a taco is a very personal thing so I'm not going to tell you how to make yours, but here's how I do mine:
- I preheat the oven to 350°F. I wrap my tortillas in foil with the dry herbs and stick them in the oven.
- I get my warm tortilla, put down a layer of avocado slices, then a layer of pork, and then spoon on the epic slaw. I wrap it up and there's no holding back. So get in there like a shot of tequila and make a mess!
MOJO PORK
This mojo pork is super good and super easy...
Provided by richgator
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine pork, chicken broth, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, onion, jalapeno, garlic, salt, oregano, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and bay leaves in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low until pork shreds easily with a fork, 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 479.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder is the best cut for mojo pork tacos because it is flavorful and tender when cooked slowly.
- Make sure the mojo marinade is well-balanced: The mojo marinade should be a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Use a combination of citrus juices, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt to create a flavorful marinade.
- Cook the pork slowly: Mojo pork tacos are best when the pork is cooked slowly over low heat. This allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the meat and makes it fall-apart tender.
- Use fresh tortillas: Fresh tortillas make a big difference in the overall flavor of mojo pork tacos. Look for fresh tortillas at your local grocery store or make your own at home.
- Add your favorite toppings: Mojo pork tacos are delicious with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and salsa. You can also add cheese, sour cream, or guacamole if you like.
Conclusion:
Mojo pork tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your mojo pork tacos are flavorful and tender. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give mojo pork tacos a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love