Country Style Pork Tacos
Juicy, smoky, and loaded with fresh pico de gallo — these tacos are a flavor-packed fiesta! Tender grilled pork wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with avocado, lime, and cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend BBQs, or any time you need a little taco happiness in your life.
Equipment
Ingredients
Pork & Tortillas
- 1.5-2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
- 12 soft flour tortillas 6-8 inches
Wet Rub
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsp granulated garlic
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Fresh Pico
- 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 large ripe avocado diced
- 3 –4 green onions finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Rub: In a small bowl, stir together all wet rub ingredients until it looks like a thick, tasty paste.
- Prep the Pork: Trim excess fat from the ribs. Rub every nook and cranny of the pork like you’re giving it the best spa treatment of its life.
- Chill Out: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight = maximum flavor). Let it rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes before grilling.
- Make the Pico: Toss tomatoes, avocado, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Try not to eat it all with chips before the tacos are ready.
- Grill Time: Grill pork over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway. Grill tortillas wrapped in foil (6 per packet) for 2–4 minutes until warm and soft.
- Assemble & Enjoy: Slice pork thin or chop into bite-sized chunks. Load tortillas with pork, pico, and your favorite toppings. Eat immediately, preferably with both hands.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Let it Rest: After grilling, give the pork 5 minutes to rest before slicing. Juicy = happy tacos.
- Char for Flavor: Don’t be afraid of a little char — it adds smoky goodness.
- Pico Perfection: Ripe avocado = creamy dreaminess. If yours is rock hard, stick it in a paper bag with a banana for a day.
- Drinks: A cold cerveza, margarita, or even a sparkling water with lime.
- Sides: Mexican street corn, chips & guac, or a simple black bean salad.
- Sweet Finish: End with churros or tres leches cake (because why not?).
Nutrition
Serving: 12TacosCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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