Chile-Lime Pork Tacos with Apple-Cabbage Slaw

Quick-seared chile-lime pork meets a crisp cabbage and Washington apple slaw for a bright, seasonal taco dinner.

  • Total time: 30 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $5
  • Calories per serving: 440 cal
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 ounces $2.99
  • Green cabbage
    8 ounces $0.99
  • Fuji apple
    1 small (about 4 ounces) $1.49
  • Organic lime
    1 lime (about 2 tablespoons juice) $1.29
  • Small corn tortillas
    4
  • Fine sea salt
    1 1/4 teaspoons, divided
  • Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Neutral oil
    2 teaspoons

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 ounces pork tenderloin into 3/4-inch medallions. Season with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Let stand for 10 minutes while you prepare the slaw.

  2. Thinly shred 8 ounces green cabbage and julienne 1 small Fuji apple. Juice 1 lime to yield about 2 tablespoons juice. Toss together the slaw ingredients:

    • 8 ounces shredded green cabbage
    • 1 small julienned Fuji apple (about 4 ounces)
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

    Set the slaw aside to soften slightly.

  3. Heat 2 teaspoons neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned pork for 3–4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate, spoon the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice over it, and rest for 3 minutes.

  4. While the pork rests, warm 4 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side.

  5. Divide the pork among the warm tortillas, pile the apple-cabbage slaw on top, and serve.

Drink pairing: A chilled Mexican lager complements the tangy slaw and chile-spiced pork.