Sticky Smash Pork Tacos
Sticky Smash Pork Tacos
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
For the Smashed Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas, or street-style tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions, for garnish
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
For the Sticky Glaze
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, from 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- 1
To make the Seasoned Ground Pork: In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, grated fresh ginger, minced fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and all-purpose flour. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. If time allows, marinate for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
To make the Sticky Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and grated fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
To prepare the Smashed Tacos: Divide the seasoned pork mixture into 8 equally-sized balls. Place one pork ball on top of each corn tortilla. Using your hands or a flat spatula, firmly smash and spread the pork evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, creating a thin layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully place the pork-covered tortillas into the hot skillet, pork-side down. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the pork is crispy and well-browned. Flip the tortillas to cook the tortilla side for 1 minute, or until the edges are crisped up. Brush the cooked pork generously with the prepared sticky glaze, then flip again to cook for an additional 30 seconds to allow the glaze to caramelize. If the tortilla needs more crisping, cook for another 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
Transfer the cooked sticky smash pork tacos to a serving plate. If there is any leftover glaze, you can brush it over the tortillas. Garnish each taco generously with fresh chopped cilantro, pickled red onions, and chopped scallions. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 2 min
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Sticky Smash Pork Tacos
Ingredients
For the Seasoned Ground Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
For the Smashed Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas, or street-style tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions, for garnish
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
For the Sticky Glaze
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, from 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- 1
To make the Seasoned Ground Pork: In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, grated fresh ginger, minced fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and all-purpose flour. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined. If time allows, marinate for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
To make the Sticky Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, hoisin sauce, lime juice, sriracha, and grated fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
To prepare the Smashed Tacos: Divide the seasoned pork mixture into 8 equally-sized balls. Place one pork ball on top of each corn tortilla. Using your hands or a flat spatula, firmly smash and spread the pork evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla, creating a thin layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully place the pork-covered tortillas into the hot skillet, pork-side down. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the pork is crispy and well-browned. Flip the tortillas to cook the tortilla side for 1 minute, or until the edges are crisped up. Brush the cooked pork generously with the prepared sticky glaze, then flip again to cook for an additional 30 seconds to allow the glaze to caramelize. If the tortilla needs more crisping, cook for another 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
Transfer the cooked sticky smash pork tacos to a serving plate. If there is any leftover glaze, you can brush it over the tortillas. Garnish each taco generously with fresh chopped cilantro, pickled red onions, and chopped scallions. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 2 min