Pan-Fried Street Tacos with Citrus-Marinated Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender pork marinated in bright citrus juices and spices, pan-fried and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings for a vibrant street food experience. This Mexican-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, diced, fresh lime juice, orange juice 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 pork shoulder, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
• for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb diced pork shoulder, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are nicely browned and pork is cooked through.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side until pliable and slightly toasted.
4. Step 4: To assemble, spoon the cooked pork onto each tortilla and top with 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and thin slices of 1 small jalapeño. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing.