Grilled Chipotle-Lime Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Smoky chipotle-lime marinated pork grilled to perfection, served in warm tortillas with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder steak, chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder steak
• 2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, place 1 thinly sliced small red onion in a jar and pour 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1 tbsp sugar over it. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to pickle.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork, pickled red onions, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.