Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pickled Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy pork marinated in tangy citrus and spices, grilled to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with bright pickled red onions. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, orange juice, 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, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 sliced, optional jalapeño
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 1 medium thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1 tbsp sugar in a jar or bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to pickle.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork, pickled red onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeño if using onto each tortilla. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over.