Chipotle-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Smoky chipotle-marinated pork grilled and served in warm corn tortillas, topped with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, chipotle powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tsp chipotle powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp granulated sugar
8 small corn tortillas
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp salt for pickling

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, place 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in a jar. Heat 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/2 tsp salt in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves, then pour over onions. Let sit for 20 minutes to pickle.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for about 3 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing grilled pork evenly among tortillas, topping with pickled red onions and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.