This Grilled Mango Pork Tacos Recipe combines the sweetness of ripe mango with savory marinated pork for a delicious taco experience. Perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are sure to impress.
The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or lime juice to enhance the flavors.
Delicious Grilled Mango Pork Tacos
These tacos feature tender pork marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and grilled to perfection, then topped with fresh mango salsa. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the pork tenderloin and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Mango Salsa: In another bowl, mix diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside.
- Grill the Pork: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the Pork: After resting, slice the pork thinly against the grain.
- Warm the Tortillas: On the grill or in a skillet, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place slices of grilled pork on each tortilla and top with mango salsa. Add sliced avocado if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos with lime wedges on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g