Peachy Pork Tacos

Name: Peachy Pork Tacos
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: ***For the pork tacos:***; 1 (1 1/2-pound) Smithfield® Marinated Applewood Smoked Bacon Pork Loin Filet, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick chops; 3 ripe peaches, sliced in half and pitted; 20 small corn tortillas, street-taco-size; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 1 small shallot, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; salt, to taste; 1/2 cup guacamole, store-bought or homemade; 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled; ***Optional, for serving:***; 2 tablespoons lime juice; guacamole, store-bought or homemade, to taste; lime wedges, to taste, for serving

Pork Grill Mexican

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 5 servings

About

Peachy Pork Tacos are the summery flavor fiesta you must experience! Get your hands on these tortillas that are jam-packed with tender, marinated pork, the juiciest peach salsa, some crumbly queso fresco, and your favorite guacamole for an explosion of yum in every bite. In fact, there are no boring bites with these guys! Chowing down on Peachy Pork Tacos are what summer nights were made for!

Ingredients

For the pork tacos:
1 (1 1/2-pound) Smithfield® Marinated Applewood Smoked Bacon Pork Loin Filet, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick chops
3 ripe peaches, sliced in half and pitted
20 small corn tortillas, street-taco-size
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 small shallot, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt, to taste
1/2 cup guacamole, store-bought or homemade
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
Optional, for serving:
2 tablespoons lime juice
guacamole, store-bought or homemade, to taste
lime wedges, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the grill to 475 degrees F, then adjust the heat as needed to keep a medium flame.

Step 2 -Place the pork chops on the grill and cook until they reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 3 -Transfer the cooked pork chops to a clean plate to rest, about 7-8 minutes.

Step 4 -Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill and cook, flipping once, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer them to a clean plate.

Step 5 -Place the tortillas on the grill and cook until they just become warm and are slightly charred, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 6 -Transfer the tortillas to a basket lined with a cloth napkin or tea towel, then cover to keep warm.

Step 7 -Peel away the peach skins, then use a sharp serrated knife to dice the peaches.

Step 8 -In a large bowl, add the diced peaches, the tomatoes, the shallots, the cilantro, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, and the salt and gently toss to combine.

Step 9 -Use a clean, sharp knife to dice the pork chops into bite-sized pieces.

Step 10 -Evenly spread 1/2 cup of the guacamole over each of the tortillas, then evenly sprinkle with the queso fresco.

Step 11 -Evenly top each of the tacos with the pork pieces and the peach salsa.

Step 12 -Evenly drizzle the remaining lime juice over the tacos and evenly top with the extra guacamole.

Step 13 -Serve the pork tacos with the lime wedges.

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