Spicy Pork Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
Savory marinated pork is served in tortillas with a tangy green apple slaw and a drizzle of lemon yogurt sauce in these tasty tacos that are bursting with flavor.
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
For the pork marinade
- 1 3 pound pork roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Flour tortillas or flatbread for serving
For the green apple slaw
- 3-4 green apples cored and finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the yogurt sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the pork roast in a large plastic container with a lid, or a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the marinade. Pour over pork. Cover and seal; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Mix together the apple slaw ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Mix together the yogurt sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed, marinated pork in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2-4 minutes, until the outside is dark golden brown. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork.
- Fill warm tortillas or flatbread with cooked pork, then top with green apple slaw and yogurt sauce to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 715mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g