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Spicy Pork Loin Tacos with Lime Slaw

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Difficulty 3/5

Quick spicy pork tacos with lime slaw—ready in under 30 minutes with crisp cabbage slaw and zesty pork.

Why this recipe works

This recipe makes spicy pork loin tacos with a crisp lime cabbage slaw. It suits weeknights, meal prep, and anyone who enjoys bright, zesty flavors with a quick cooking process.

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Key takeaways

Effortless weeknight taco night with bold flavors.
Crispy pork plus crunchy slaw for contrast.
Make-ahead marinating option for speed.

Recipe guide

This recipe makes spicy pork loin tacos with a crisp lime cabbage slaw. It suits weeknights, meal prep, and anyone who enjoys bright, zesty flavors with a quick cooking process.

A bright, quick taco recipe you can whip up in minutes.

  • Effortless weeknight taco night with bold flavors.
  • Crispy pork plus crunchy slaw for contrast.
  • Make-ahead marinating option for speed.

Overview

Spicy Pork Loin Tacos with Lime Slaw is a compact, weeknight-friendly recipe. It uses simple pantry spices to build a bright, crunchy-tender taco filling and a tangy lime slaw.

Notes

- Yield assumes ~6–8 tacos. - Trimmed pork loin cooks quickly in batches for even browning. - Adjust jalapeño heat to taste by removing seeds or using fewer peppers.

Serving tips

Serve with extra lime wedges and hot sauce on the side. Use corn tortillas for traditional texture and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb pork loin
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 10 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Trim and thinly slice pork loin against the grain into 1⁄4-inch strips.
  2. Toss pork strips with salt, ground cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over high heat until hot.
  4. Cook pork in batches, stirring, until edges char and pork is cooked through, about 4–5 minutes per batch.
  5. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave and keep covered.
  6. Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and chopped cilantro to make the slaw dressing, then toss with shredded cabbage and sliced jalapeno.
  7. Assemble tacos with 2 pork strips per tortilla, a spoonful of lime slaw, sliced onion and a lime wedge to squeeze over.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead? Yes. Slice and marinate the pork, then refrigerate up to 1 day before cooking.
Can I use pork shoulder instead of loin? Pork shoulder will need longer cooking; adjust time accordingly and slice thinner once cooked.
How spicy is it? The jalapeño adds moderate heat. Omit the seeds or use milder peppers to reduce heat.