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Sweet Chili Pulled Pork Tacos with Slaw and Pickled Jalapeño
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Peanuts
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Pork
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- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
- 2 oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper
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- 1 oz. Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Sugar
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1Agjq5
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Calories900
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Carbohydrates69g
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Net Carbs64g
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Fat54g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1800mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 16 oz. pulled pork, follow same instructions, working in batches if necessary.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as pulled pork in Step 3, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cooking, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
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If using steak strips, follow same instructions as pulled pork in Step 3, separating steak strips into a single layer, pat dry, and seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook steak strips, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop cilantro (no need to stem).
Stem jalapeño, seed, remove ribs, and slice into 1/4" strips. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
Make Slaw and Pickle Jalapeño
In a mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, mayonnaise, 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar (reserve remaining for pickling), and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
Combine remaining rice wine vinegar, sugar, and jalapeño in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, 1 minute.Stir, then set aside. -
Cook the Pork
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Coarsely chop pulled pork. Add pulled pork to hot pan and stir occasionally until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Excess pork fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
Stir in 2 Tbsp. water and cook until water is absorbed, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner and stir in sweet chili sauce. -
Warm Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filing tortillas with pulled pork, slaw mix, pickled jalapeño (to taste), peanuts, and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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