Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Fresh Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Juicy pork marinated in bright citrus and spices, grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas with a refreshing tomato salsa. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch strips, orange juice, lime juice 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 medium, finely diced roma tomatoes
• 1 small, finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb pork shoulder cut into 1/2-inch strips, coating well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, combine 2 diced roma tomatoes, 1 small diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 minced jalapeño in a small bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread pork strips onto skewers if desired. Grill pork for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through to 145°F.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on tortillas and topping with fresh tomato salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over.