Grilled Cajun-Spiced Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Spicy Cajun-seasoned grilled pork served in warm corn tortillas topped with tangy pickled red onions for a vibrant taco experience. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, cajun seasoning, olive oil 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 pound, sliced into 1/2-inch strips pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 corn tortillas
1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add 1 medium thinly sliced red onion and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to create pickled onions.
Step 2: Toss 1 pound sliced pork tenderloin with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill pork strips for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through with nice grill marks.
Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on each tortilla, topping with pickled onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over just before eating.