Chile Pork Tacos with Apple-Cabbage Slaw

Quick chile-spiced pork tacos get a crisp, bright finish from late-September Washington apple and cabbage slaw.

  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $5
  • Calories per serving: 460 cal
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 oz $2.99
  • Green cabbage
    8 oz $0.99
  • Organic Gala apple
    1 medium (about 6 oz) $2.49
  • Red onion
    2 oz $1.19
  • Jalapeño
    1 small (about 1 oz) $1.99
  • Organic lime
    1 $1.29
  • Small corn tortillas
    6
  • Fine sea salt
    1 1/8 teaspoons, divided
  • Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 oz pork tenderloin into 3/4-inch medallions. Season with 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the slaw.

  2. Thinly shred 8 oz green cabbage. Toss with 3/8 teaspoon fine sea salt and let soften for 10 minutes while you prepare the other slaw ingredients.

  3. Cut 1 medium Gala apple into matchsticks, thinly slice 2 oz red onion, and finely chop 1 small jalapeño. Toss them with the softened cabbage and the juice of 1 lime to make the slaw.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned pork for 3–4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145°F. Transfer to a board and rest for 3 minutes, then cut into strips.

  5. Warm 6 small corn tortillas in the dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side.

  6. Divide the pork and apple-cabbage slaw among the warm tortillas and serve.

Drink pairing: A crisp lager suits the smoky pork and lime-bright slaw.