Sweet and Spicy Cashew Pork Tacos with Gochujang Sauce

These sweet and spicy cashew pork tacos are the perfect fusion of bold flavors and quick cooking. Ground pork is seasoned with garlic powder, then glazed with a mix of hoisin sauce and gochujang for a sweet heat that’s irresistible. Crunchy cashews add texture, while a tangy cabbage slaw brightens every bite.

Ready in just 20 minutes and made in one pan, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. Serve the saucy pork in warm flour tortillas, topped with the slaw and a sprinkle of cilantro. Drizzle with extra gochujang sauce for an extra kick. These tacos are sure to become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

4 ounce Red Cabbage and Carrot MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce CashewsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Hoisin SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Gochujang SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the red cabbage and carrot mix with mayonnaise, the juice of half the lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
3. Stir in hoisin sauce, gochujang sauce and sugar. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pork. Add cashews and toss to combine.
4. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
5. Divide the pork mixture among the tortillas. Top with the cabbage slaw and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining lime wedges.
6. Drizzle with extra gochujang sauce if desired.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey works well. Just adjust cooking time as needed.

Is there a substitute for gochujang sauce?

You can use sriracha or another chili paste mixed with a little sugar, but the flavor will differ.

Can I make these tacos gluten-free?

Use corn tortillas and check that your hoisin and gochujang sauces are gluten-free.