Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

20-Min Crispy Pork Tacos with Salsa & Lime

Pork shoulder gets a quick pan-fry until golden and crispy, served in warm tortillas with fresh salsa, radishes, and lime. Feels like a taquería plate in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
38g
20-Min Crispy Pork Tacos with Salsa & Lime
casualsatisfyingmexicanporkcrispytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

7 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add pork cubes and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until the bottoms brown deeply.

  3. Step 3

    Stir and continue cooking until most pieces are golden brown and cooked through, 5–7 minutes more.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame for 30 seconds per side.

  5. Step 5

    Fill warm tortillas with crispy pork, radish slices, onion, and cilantro.

  6. Step 6

    Serve with salsa and lime wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or larger
  • tongs or spoon
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.