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Roasted Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Roasted Pork Tacos with Pico de Gallo

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Makes: 12 Servings
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Enjoy the bold flavors of roasted pork steak tacos, perfectly complemented by a fresh and zesty pico de gallo. This vibrant dish brings together tender meat and a medley of vibrant ingredients for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. 

Ingredients

  • Tacos:
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortilla (4" across)
  • Pico de Gallo:
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, cut into small cubes
  • 2 serrano peppers, chopped
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Pico de gallo: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin, rub it with oil and coat the entire loin with the seasoning.
  5. Place the pork tenderloin on the grill at medium/high heat (400˚F), over indirect heat, for approximately 6 minutes on each side, 18 minutes total.
  6. Cook until it reaches internal temperature of 145˚F with a 3-minute rest. Then chop it into small pieces.
  7. To make the tacos, heat the tortillas and place some pork tenderloin and pico de gallo on top.

Notes

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Created by the National Pork Board, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program

 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 126
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Sodium 245 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 281 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 126
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 10 g
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg
Potassium 281 mg
Sodium 245 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 27 mg
Phosphorus 149 mg
Selenium 16 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 9 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 30 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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