pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Detroit Free Press/Kathleen Galligan
Serves 2 peopleCategories: Sandwiches
Ingredients
- for the Pico de Gallo:
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 1 plum tomato, cored, diced
- 1/2 clove garlic, peeled, minced
- 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice plus lime wedges for garnish
- 1 tsp. white vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- sugar to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
- For tacos:
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups cooked leftover pork loin roast, shredded or cubed
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Ancho chile powder or favorite chile powder to taste
- 4 corn or flour tortillas, heated
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
Directions
- To make the Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients (vegetable oil through sugar). Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To make the pork: In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Season the shredded leftover pork (or chicken) lightly with salt, pepper and chile powder. Add meat to the skillet; sauté it to heat through.
- Divide the meat among the tortillas and serve topped with shredded cabbage and Pico de Gallo. Garnish with lime wedges.
- To heat tortillas: wrap them in slightly damp paper towels and place in a microwae-safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.