pumpkin spice pork tacos with chipotle slaw
Is it me, or do tacos make the world a better place?
Think about it.
You never hear someone say, “Tacos are just MEH. Why would anyone want to eat a taco? I can’t get over how messy they are to eat.” However, if you ever hear someone utter that entire statement you have my permission to do a Tae Boe round house kick to their face. Because if you ask me, tacos have super powers.
There is a reason why #TacoTuesday is now a thing and when Cinco de Mayo fell on a Tuesday last year, tacos almost broke the internet. Even Kim Kardashian was jealous of the taco. I actually think if you put world leaders in a room with a smorgasbord of tacos, world peace would find it’s way out.
Now, we can’t just talk about tacos and all of their glorious super powers without actually eating one. Today, I’m sharing a fun, fall themed taco recipe that’s a spin on a weekly favorite. Mr. B and I make tacos at least once or twice a week using pork cubes. Typically you use these one-inch cubes in stews and chili’s, but they are the best when it comes to making hearty tacos.
The texture of pork cubes holds more of the spice mixture, which is what makes these Pumpkin Spice Pork Tacos with Chipotle Slaw an 11/10 situation. Mix pumpkin spice, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder together with the pork cubes and saute them in a skillet for a quick weeknight dinner or an impromptu holiday party.
Of course, if you want to learn more about pork and the hard working folks who make pork available, check out my recap on the Pass the Pork Blogger Tour.
“Is it time to eat tacos, Billy Blanks?
Billy, “Tae Bo Double Time!”
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***This post was sponsored by the National Pork Board. As always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.***
Pumpkin Spice Pork Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Ingredients:
for the tacos:
1 1/2 pounds pork cubes (typically the tenderloin)
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
1 teaspoon paprika
small flour tortillas
salt and pepper to taste
cilantro, garnish
for the chipotle slaw:
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh Lime juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chipotle Powder
1 package coleslaw
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
for the tacos:
In a large bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon of olive oil, pork cubes, pumpkin pie spice, cumin, garlic powder, chipotle powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. Place the pork cubes in the skillet and arrange so they are in an even layer. Cook for about four minutes on the first side, flip, and continue to cook for additional three minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. To serve, place a few pork cubes on a tortilla, top with chipotle slaw and garnish with cilantro.
for the chipotle slaw:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Place chipotle slaw in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes before serving to help the flavors combine.
I love how we both went the Pork Taco route – you know what they say about great minds!
But pumpkin spice tacos? I’ll take that over a PSL any day of the week! Great recipe lady!
LOL!! I totally didn’t even think about the PSL link. Totally genius!
Ok, I officially need to make these tacos. Or at least sprinkle pumpkin spice on some pork asap. These look so great!
Um, yesssss! Actually come to Denver and let’s do that!!
We had tacos last night for diner. I could eat them EVERY night. This pork recipe looks divine! 🙂
I could eat these every night of the week, they look amazing!
It’s like two of my two true food loves came together in one giant heap of taco love!!
I can just smell the goodness of these tacos! Awesome recipe!
Tacos and world peace. Only you, Lauren, could come up with something like that! I’m all for it. And I’m all for these tacos, too! Yum.
My mom ALWAYS made pork tacos! These look so yum…and some might laugh at the pumpkin spicing of everything these days, but I also think people forget how savory all these spices can be when they’re not used in sugary things.
This needs to get in my belly STAT!
My family could eat tacos every night so it’s nice to have some new ideas to mix it up!
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