Crispy Pork Tacos Dorados

These golden, crackling tacos are stuffed with savory pork seasoned with Herbie’s Taco Seasoning, onion, garlic and melted Monterey Jack. Ready in about 35 minutes, they’re perfect for a casual lunch, easy dinner or a table full of hungry friends.

Ingredients

• Pork, ground  ·  1 pound 
• Williamson Wines Extra Virgin Olive Oil  ·  1 tablespoon 
• Yellow Onion, diced  ·  1 
• Garlic, minced  ·  2 cloves 
• Herbie's Taco Seasoning  ·  2 tablespoons 
• Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded  ·  1/2 cup 
• Corn Tortillas  ·  8 
• bunch Cilantro  ·  1/2 
• Iceberg Lettuce or Green Cabbage, shredded  ·  2 cups 
• Vegetable Oil for frying  ·  2 cups 
• Limes, cut into wedges  ·  2 
• Salsa Verde, your favorite store bought  ·  6 ounces 

Instructions

Heat the Williamson Wines Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the Herbie's Taco Seasoning to the pan with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toast the spices in the pan for 1 minute before adding the ground pork.

Add the ground pork, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned with slightly crispy edges. Drain excess fat if necessary, remove from the heat and add to a medium bowl, then mix in the Monterey jack cheese. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds until pliable.

Wipe out the skillet and add about ¼ inch of frying oil. Heat over medium-high until shimmering.

Spoon a few tablespoons of pork onto one half of each tortilla and fold into a half-moon. Fry 2–3 tacos at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.

Transfer to paper towel to drain then serve right away.

Gently open each taco and fill with shredded lettuce, cilantro and a generous squeeze of fresh lime. Serve with your favorite salsa verde salsa or pico de gallo. Enjoy!

Jenny's Tip: - Serve straight from the skillet with extra lime wedges, salsa and cilantro at the table. Fresh lime, cilantro and crisp lettuce cut through the richness and keep every bite lively. Eat immediately while they are hot and crackling!