Pork and Corn Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Pork and Corn Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

1. Lime - 1 medium
2. Shallots, thinly sliced - 2 medium
3. Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced, or to taste - 1 medium
4. White sugar - ½ teaspoon
5. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
6. Sour cream - ½ cup
7. Lime, juiced - ½ medium
8. Finely chopped fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons
9. Ancho chile powder - ½ teaspoon
10. Water, or as needed - 1 teaspoon
11. Frozen corn kernels - 1 (16 ounce) package
12. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
13. Ancho chile powder - 1 teaspoon
14. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon
15. Salted butter - 1 tablespoon
16. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
17. Ground pork - 2 pounds
18. Ancho chile powder - 4 teaspoons
19. Taco seasoning - 4 teaspoons
20. Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
21. Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
22. Chicken bouillon powder - 1 teaspoon
23. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 teaspoon
24. Water - ¼ cup
25. Warm corn tortillas, or as needed - 8 (6 inch)

How to cook deliciously - Pork and Corn Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema

1. Stage

Prepare pickled vegetables: zest and juice the lime. Set zest aside for cilantro-lime crema. Combine lime juice with shallots, jalapeno, sugar, and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Stir occasionally while preparing the rest of the meal.

2. Stage

Prepare cilantro-lime crema: combine reserved lime zest with sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and ancho chili powder in a small bowl. Add water, a little at a time, until crema has a pourable consistency. Refrigerate until needed.

3. Stage

Prepare charred corn: place frozen corn in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until thawed, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread corn between two paper towels and blot to dry.

4. Stage

Heat a large dry pan over medium-high heat. Spread corn evenly in the pan and roast until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue to cook until charred on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes more. Transfer to a serving bowl.

5. Stage

Prepare pork tacos: combine butter and olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until butter has melted. Cook and stir pork in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 4 teaspoons chile powder, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Add water and cook until liquid has reduced and mixture has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust spices as needed.

6. Stage

While the liquid is reducing, drain the pickling juice from the vegetables and pour it into the corn. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon chile powder, salt, and pepper.

7. Stage

Fill warm tortillas with pork and corn. Top with pickled vegetables and drizzle with crema.