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Taco Tuesday: Sweet Pork Tacos with Cilantro Ranch Sauce

March 27, 2012 by Jaida 2 Comments

So, yesterday was the re-start of my New Year’s gym resolution and I’m happy to report that, while I did not make the 4 a.m. calling, I did pack up my gym clothes, took them to work, and changed before leaving so I could go straight to the gym. See, usually I would come home first, let Bubba out, then go…or not go because I could find a million other things to do at home. I finally figured out how to beat the system of my avoidance!Ā  It was a short workout as I’m easing back into it, but it felt great and I’m so glad that I went. Now to keep up with it šŸ™‚
And, the more I workout, the more I can calorically afford to eat scrumptious taco dinners like this one. While looking for taco recipes on Sarah and Cassie’s blogs, I found this recipe on BOTH! No way I could pass it up if both these lovely ladies made them, and loved them! The name definitely is accurate….the pork is very sweet, and the cilantro ranch sauce was amazing! Add my blog to (at least) number three to rave about these tacos…and then bring them to your dinner table, too!!
Sweet Pork Tacos with Cilantro Ranch Sauce
As seen on A Taste of Home Cooking, via Cassie Craves
Ingredients

For the Pork:
2 to 3 pound pork roast
3 cans Coca-Cola
1 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 can diced green chilies
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning

For the dressing:
1 cup salsa verde
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1/3 cup cilantro
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup sugar

For Topping:
Tortillas
Shredded cheese
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Place all of the pork ingredientsĀ (other than the pork itself)together in a bowl. In a separate dish, place the pork, and cover with marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. When ready to cook, place pork and marinade mixture into a dutch oven or oven-safe heavy pot. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Cook on stove over medium-high heat for 30 minutes. Remove from stove-top and place in oven. Cook for 30 minutes, covered. Remove from oven, turn pork and return to oven, uncovered. Cook for an additiona 1 1/2 hours, turning pork every half hour, orĀ until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Remove pork fromĀ oven and shred with two forks, or in a stand mixer (keep cooking liquid with it).
  5. Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender, until smooth.
  6. Top tortilla with cheese, pork, other toppings, and then drizzle dressing over the top.

Filed Under: Main Dish, Pork, Tacos Tagged With: Pulled Pork, Taco Tuesday, Tacos

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  1. Cassie

    March 27, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I'm so glad you liked these! They are definitely one of our favorites. I need to get to posting some more taco recipes so you don't run out of recipes to use from my site! šŸ™‚ (P.S. You should try the Greek ones!)

    I LOVE your Taco Tuesdays!

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  2. Jessica

    March 29, 2012 at 2:31 am

    I love your Taco Tuesdays. This one sounds especially good!

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