Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Avocado Salsa

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

Tender pork marinated in bright citrus juices and spices, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with creamy avocado salsa for a fresh taco experience. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 30 minutes blends pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, orange juice, freshly squeezed, lime juice, freshly squeezed into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 large ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 3 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp lime juice (for salsa)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork cubes onto skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing 1 large diced avocado, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Season lightly with salt.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble the tacos by dividing the grilled pork evenly among the tortillas and topping with generous spoonfuls of avocado salsa. Serve immediately.