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Skillet Pork Tacos

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Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons  ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon  dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Pinch of allspice
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 1/3-inch cubes
  • 1 medium   white onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2  cup  minced cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup  shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • corn or flour tortillas
  • guacamole or fresh avocado slices
  • shredded red cabbage
  • salsa
  • lime wedges
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Mix the ancho chili powder, salt, oregano, cumin, pepper, cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl.
  • Add the pork, onion, vinegar and cilantro.
  • Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together.
  • Let the pork sit for 30 minutes to let the rub mixture infuse all the flavors into the pork.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet.
  • Add the pork and cook over moderately high heat until browned on all sides. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Stir it around every few minutes, so the pork browns evenly on all sides. This is when your family will probably come running into the kitchen begging for a bite! Tell them dinner will be ready in 15 minutes......and then ask them to go set the table to distract them from trying to steal bites.
  • Transfer the pork to a serving bowl, sprinkle with cheese and some more fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings.