Taco-Style Grilled Pork with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Juicy grilled pork marinated in smoky spices paired with a crunchy cilantro-lime slaw for vibrant, taco-inspired flavors. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
8 small corn tortillas

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs sliced pork shoulder with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, mix 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl. Toss until evenly combined and set aside.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the pork strips for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side. Serve the grilled pork on the tortillas topped with the cilantro-lime slaw for a fresh, vibrant meal.