Pork Soft-Shell Tacos
"After investing in several of Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet cookbooks, my husband and I have been eating healthier and enjoying some tasty dishes. This is one of our new favorites - many of our new favorite dishes have had Mexican influences, and this one is different with the mole sauce. One serving is 2 tacos."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (295.4 g)
- Calories 464.9
- Total Fat - 12.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.9 g
- Cholesterol - 59.6 mg
- Sodium - 1474.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 59.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5 g
- Sugars - 9.9 g
- Protein - 29 g
- Calcium - 124.4 mg
- Iron - 8.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 6.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In a large skillet, stir-fry the pork strips and chopped onion in the vegetable oil for about 3-4 minutes, or until the pork is now longer pink. Drain and move the pork and onions out of the skillet and keep warm.
Step 2
In the same skillet, stir together the enchilada sauce, peanuts, chocolate chips, raisins, garlic, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, until the chocolate is completed melted. Pour these ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
Step 3
Return the sauce to the skillet. Add in the corn, cooked pork and onions. Stir together and cook until warmed through. Spoon the taco filling into the tortillas and serve with lettuce, sour cream, and green onions.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Purchase pork tenderloin that is fresh, not frozen.
- Look for tortillas that are made with whole grains for a healthier option.
- Instead of pork tenderloin, use chicken breast. The benefit of this substitution is that chicken is a leaner protein, so it will provide the same flavor with fewer calories and saturated fat.
- Instead of canola oil, use olive oil. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is a healthier fat and will add more flavor to the dish.
Vegetarian Soft-Shell Tacos Replace the pork with 1 (14-ounce) package of extra-firm tofu, diced into 1-inch cubes. Stir-fry the tofu and onion in the oil for about 5 minutes, or until the tofu is golden. Omit the peanuts and raisins from the mole sauce, and add 1/4 cup of sliced almonds instead. Serve with lettuce, sour cream, and green onions.
Vegetarian Fajita Soft-Shell Tacos Replace the pork with 1 (14-ounce) package of extra-firm tofu, diced into 1-inch cubes. Stir-fry the tofu and onion in the oil for about 5 minutes, or until the tofu is golden. Omit the peanuts and raisins from the mole sauce, and add 1/4 cup of sliced bell peppers instead. Serve with lettuce, sour cream, and green onions.
Mexican Street Corn Salad - This sweet and spicy corn salad is the perfect accompaniment to the pork soft-shell tacos. The creamy dressing and crunchy texture of the corn pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of the tacos. The addition of cilantro and lime juice adds a bright and refreshing flavor to the dish.
Chile-Lime Rice: This zesty and flavorful rice dish is a great accompaniment to the Mexican Street Corn Salad and pork soft-shell tacos. The combination of lime juice and chili powder creates a savory and spicy flavor that complements the bold flavors of the tacos. The rice provides a nice contrast to the creamy dressing of the corn salad, making it a great side dish to serve with the tacos.
FAQ
Q: What kind of tortillas should I use?
A: For this recipe, you should use 6-inch diameter tortillas.
Q: How long should I cook the tortillas?
A: Cook the tortillas for about 1 minute on each side or until lightly browned.
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Fun facts:
The pork soft-shell tacos are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, and are said to have been created by the Aztecs.
Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez are known to be fans of Mexican cuisine, and have been spotted eating pork soft-shell tacos in public.