Grilled Chipotle-Lime Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Smoky chipotle-marinated pork grilled to perfection, served in soft tortillas with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pickled onions by placing 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in a jar. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tbsp sugar until sugar dissolves. Pour the hot liquid over onions and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on tortillas, topping with a spoonful of pickled red onions and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over tacos.