Quick Cuban Mojo Pork Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Slaw

These Cuban-inspired mojo pork tacos are the ultimate quick-fix dinner. In just 10 minutes, you can have a flavorful, satisfying meal on the table. The ground pork is cooked with a zesty blend of orange, lime, cumin and oregano, creating a sweet and tangy mojo sauce that’s simply irresistible.

Pile the saucy pork into warm flour tortillas, then top with a creamy cilantro slaw for crunch and freshness. A squeeze of lime adds the perfect finishing touch. It’s taco night made easy and delicious!

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Ingredients

6 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon CuminView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Dried OreganoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OrangeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Coleslaw MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Zest and juice the lime and orange. Finely chop the cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, half the lime juice and half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir in the cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, orange zest, lime zest, remaining lime juice, orange juice and chicken stock concentrate. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
6. Fill each tortilla with the pork mixture. Top with the creamy slaw and remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
7. Enjoy immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground turkey works well as a substitute. Cook it the same way.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the pork and slaw separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the pork before serving.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Use dairy-free sour cream and mayonnaise alternatives. The rest of the recipe is dairy-free.