Sticky Smashed Pork Tacos

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the ground pork with fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and spices in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. 2Season the ground pork with fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and spices in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  3. 3Season the ground pork with fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and spices in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  4. 4Divide the pork into 8 equally-sized balls. Place on top of each corn tortilla then smash over the entire surface of the tortilla.
  5. 5Divide the pork into 8 equally-sized balls. Place on top of each corn tortilla then smash over the entire surface of the tortilla.
  6. 6Divide the pork into 8 equally-sized balls. Place on top of each corn tortilla then smash over the entire surface of the tortilla.
  7. 7Combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and fresh ginger in a saucepan to make the sticky glaze. Bring to a boil then simmer 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  8. 8Combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and fresh ginger in a saucepan to make the sticky glaze. Bring to a boil then simmer 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  9. 9Combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and fresh ginger in a saucepan to make the sticky glaze. Bring to a boil then simmer 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  10. 10In a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  11. 11In a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  12. 12In a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  13. 13Cook pork-side down for 2 minutes, then flip to cook 1 minute, or until the tortilla has crisped up along the edges.
  14. 14Cook pork-side down for 2 minutes, then flip to cook 1 minute, or until the tortilla has crisped up along the edges.
  15. 15Cook pork-side down for 2 minutes, then flip to cook 1 minute, or until the tortilla has crisped up along the edges.
  16. 16Brush the pork in the glaze, then flip to cook 30 seconds. If needed, cook the tortilla another 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  17. 17Brush the pork in the glaze, then flip to cook 30 seconds. If needed, cook the tortilla another 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  18. 18Brush the pork in the glaze, then flip to cook 30 seconds. If needed, cook the tortilla another 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  19. 19Garnish the tacos with fresh cilantro, pickled onions, and scallions. Squeeze lime juice on top.
  20. 20Garnish the tacos with fresh cilantro, pickled onions, and scallions. Squeeze lime juice on top.
  21. 21Garnish the tacos with fresh cilantro, pickled onions, and scallions. Squeeze lime juice on top.
  22. 22Enjoy warm.
  23. 23Enjoy warm.
  24. 24Enjoy warm.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Ground Pork
  • 1.5 lb Ground Pork
  • 1.5 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Cayenne
  • 1 tsp Cayenne
  • 1 tsp Cayenne
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 1 tsp Flour
  • 8 Corn Tortillas, or street-style tortillas
  • 8 Corn Tortillas, or street-style tortillas
  • 8 Corn Tortillas, or street-style tortillas
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Pickled Onions
  • Pickled Onions
  • Pickled Onions
  • Scallions, chopped
  • Scallions, chopped
  • Scallions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 0.5 Juice of Lime
  • 0.5 Juice of Lime
  • 0.5 Juice of Lime
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated

Equipment

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Tips

  • If time allows, always a great choice to let the meat marinate to help those flavors develop more, but you can also just go ahead and use it right away.
  • Ground pork is safe to eat when cooked to 160 degrees.