Grilled Whiskey-Marinated Pork Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Tender pork marinated in a whiskey-spiced sauce grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas with a bright cilantro lime slaw. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, whiskey, olive oil 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
• 1/4 cup whiskey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups, thinly shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 small, finely chopped jalapeño
• to taste for slaw salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup whiskey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and toss to coat. Marinate covered in fridge for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare slaw by mixing 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, and 1 finely chopped small jalapeño. Season with salt to taste and refrigerate.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill 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 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork and a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw in each tortilla. Serve immediately.