Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Juicy grilled pork marinated in a zesty citrus blend served in warm corn tortillas topped with tangy pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, combine 1 medium thinly sliced red onion, 1 cup white vinegar, and 1 tbsp sugar in a jar or bowl. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 12 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side. Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork slices on tortillas, topping with pickled red onions and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.