Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Tangy Slaw

I had a pork tenderloin to use up so I decided to make tacos. I found a recipe on the Food Network for a tangy slaw that looked good so I adapted it a bit and used it as a taco topper. The pork turned out tender, flavorful, and juicy and the slaw was tangy and crisp. The tacos were a big hit with my family and were gobbled up in no time. This was a fun variation of tacos and it went well with my homemade salsa.

Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Tangy Slaw:

Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking

Slaw recipe adapted from Food Network

Pork Tenderloin Tacos:

• 1-2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 1 pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, cubed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until tender. Add the pork, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Stir until seasonings are coated evenly over the onions and pork. Cook the pork and onions for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.

Tangy Slaw:

• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• Juice from 1/2 a lime
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cups of green cabbage, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 small green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Combine the vinegar, lime juice, canola oil, and sugar together in a bowl with a whisk. Taste and add more vinegar, oil, lime, or sugar if desired.

Place the cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and carrots together in a bowl and mix well. Add the vinaigrette to the mixture and toss until evenly coated. You may not need all of the vinaigrette.

Other Ingredients:

• Small flour tortillas
• Homemade salsa

Place the cooked pork into the warmed flour tortillas and toss with the tangy slaw. Serve with a side of homemade salsa. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

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