Sticky Smashed Pork Tacos

30 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine all ingredients for the seasoned ground pork in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  2. 2Combine all ingredients for the sticky glaze in a saucepan.
  3. 3Bring the glaze to a boil then simmer 3-4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  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. 5In a large skillet, add the olive oil.
  6. 6Cook pork-side down for 2 minutes, then flip to cook 1 minute, or until the tortilla has crisped up along the edges.
  7. 7Brush the pork in the glaze.
  8. 8Flip to cook for 30 seconds.
  9. 9If needed, cook the tortilla another 1 minute. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  10. 10Garnish with the chopped cilantro.
  11. 11Garnish with pickled onions.
  12. 12Garnish with scallions and serve to enjoy warm!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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Tips

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