Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Avocado

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

Tender grilled pork marinated in a bright citrus blend, served in warm tortillas with tangy pickled red onions and creamy avocado slices. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder or pork loin, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 or pork loin
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large, sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1, thinly sliced (optional) jalapeño

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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, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 small thinly sliced red onion in a jar or bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 20 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 or flour tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing grilled pork among tortillas, topping with pickled red onions, 1 large sliced avocado, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices if using. Serve immediately.