Grilled New Mexican Pork Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

Tender grilled pork marinated in New Mexican spices served in warm corn tortillas topped with a refreshing cilantro-lime slaw. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, ground cumin 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, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 small, deseeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; toss well to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the slaw by mixing 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 small minced jalapeño in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until the edges are caramelized and pork is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork on each tortilla and topping with a generous spoonful of cilantro-lime slaw. Serve immediately.