Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

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Juicy grilled pork marinated in honey and lime, topped with a refreshing cilantro slaw for vibrant street taco flavors. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, honey, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1 pound thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, toss 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 tsp lime zest to make the slaw.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds each side. Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork and cilantro slaw inside each tortilla. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (40 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Lime Grilled Pork Tacos with Cilantro Slaw?

Mexican pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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