Meal Kit
Korean Pork Tacos
with Sriracha mayo and slaw
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
Chef
Jimmy Madla
Let Home Chef throw a twist into your typical Taco Tuesday. These Korean tacos are filled with garlic, sesame, and ginger-seasoned pork, topped with slaw, and given a kick with Sriracha-mayo. Trust us, after you taste this dish, tacos won't be relegated to Tuesdays anymore. Tip: Want to get the most juice out of your lime? Before cutting, microwave for 15-20 seconds to "soften" the fruit. Then, gently roll the softened fruit on your work surface while pressing on it with your palm. Finally, give yourself some serious mechanical advantage by placing a cut half in between the arms of a pair of tongs to make squeezing much easier.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Pork
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
- 1 Lime
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1½ Tbsp. Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
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1 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 2 Green Onions
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0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Ginger
- 2 tsp. Sriracha
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGbKn3E
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Calories840
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs57g
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Fat49g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in step 3, adding a pinch of salt if desired and breaking up into small pieces until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in step 3, adding a pinch of salt if desired and breaking up into small pieces until no pink remains, 7-9 minutes.
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If using 24 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 12 oz. ground pork in step 3, seasoning with ¼ tsp. salt If desired and breaking up into small pieces until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Sriracha Mayo
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Halve lime and juice.Combine mayonnaise and half the Sriracha in a mixing bowl. Taste, and add more Sriracha, if desired. Set aside. -
2 Make the Slaw
In another mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, green portions of green onions (reserve a pinch for garnish), 2 tsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. olive oil, and salt to taste. Set aside.
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3 Cook the Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil, ground pork, and a pinch of salt, if desired, to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
If desired, drain fat from pan after pork is cooked. Add white portions of green onions, half the gochujang, and ginger. Stir constantly until aromatic, 45-60 seconds.Add garlic sesame sauce. Stir often until sauce thickens and coats pork mixture, 1-2 minutes.Taste, and add more gochujang, if desired.Remove from burner. -
4 Heat the Tortillas
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
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5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing pork mixture in tortillas and topping with slaw, Sriracha mayo, and remaining green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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