pork tacos with poblano pico and lime crema

Royal Palm Beach, FL
Updated on Jun 27, 2016

These combination of flavors in these tacos are amazing - the poblano pepper and white cheddar are perfect with the pork!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These tacos are bursting with layers of goodness! The pico packs a nice punch of flavor thanks to the poblano and jalapeno. The pork is juicy and spicy. The lime crema has a bit of tang and cools things down. A fiesta for your mouth!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • POBLANO PICO DE GALLO
  • 1 large poblano pepper
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounces petite diced tomatoes, canned
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 small lime, juiced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • LIME CREMA
  • 1/2 large lime, juiced
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • TACOS
  • 1 pound leftover pork loin, chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 cups white cheddar, shredded
  • 1 package flour tortillas
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, sliced
  • 1 cup green leaf lettuce, chopped

How To Make pork tacos with poblano pico and lime crema

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Drizzle olive oil over the poblano and jalapeno and roast for about 5 minutes on each side, until blistered. Remove from oven.
  • Step 3
    When peppers have cooled, dice and add remaining ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Step 4
    Make lime crema by whisking together the lime and sour cream; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Step 5
    Heat the pork in a large pan over medium heat with stock and hot sauce, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Assemble tacos by adding pork, cheese, pico, lettuce, cilantro, crema and jalapenos.

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Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #taco
Keyword: #jalapenos
Keyword: #tacos
Keyword: #pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Pan Fry

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