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Crispy Pork Shoulder Tacos

Shredded rotisserie pork shoulder crisped in a hot skillet with chili powder and cumin, piled into warm tortillas with pickled onions and fresh cilantro. Ready in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Crispy Pork Shoulder Tacos
quickcasualmexicanporkcrispytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add shredded pork, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently until edges crisp, 2–3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Warm tortillas in the same skillet, 20 seconds per side, or over a gas flame until lightly charred.

  4. Step 4

    Fill each tortilla with crispy pork, a pinch of pickled onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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