Cherry Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe

This Cherry Chipotle Pork Tacos Recipe combines the sweetness of cherries with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers, creating a flavorful filling for your tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, these tacos are sure to impress.

The recipe is simple to follow and highlights the delicious combination of flavors. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings for a customizable meal.

Delicious Cherry Chipotle Pork Tacos

These tacos feature tender, shredded pork cooked with a cherry-chipotle sauce that balances sweetness and spice. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle can
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Sear the Pork: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Make the Sauce: Add the cherries, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Simmer the Pork: Return the seared pork to the skillet. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the Pork: Remove the pork from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the skillet and mix with the sauce.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the cherry chipotle pork mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.