Grilling Cinco de Mayo Pork open faced tacos platter

(serves 4-5)

Ingredients

3-4 boneless thick cut pork chops
1 packages sugar bomb grape tomatoes on vine
1 package baby peppers, yellow, red and orange, whole
1 lime wedged
2 limes rolled to release juices
1 teaspoon dried serrano pepper
4 ears corn on cob
Olive oil
1 can black beans drained
2 bunches fresh cilantro
1 package street taco tortillas
½ jicama peeled and julienned
1/2 Savoy cabbage shredded
Plantain chips (Trader Joes)
Mango salsa
Guacamole or sliced avocados
Sour cream

Directions

  1. Season pork and let rest on counter for 30 minutes
  2. Season and Sear pork on grill or griddle pan. Add tomatoes on the vine until they blister then remove to platter. Remove pork and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing
  3. Add whole baby peppers, sprinkle with salt and pepper and olive oil. Lightly brown.
  4. Grill corn and sprinkle with olive oil, sea salt and fresh cilantro
  5. Warm street taco tortillas on griddle. Place on platter. Add grilled peppers on platter. Top with sliced pork, shredded Savoy cabbage, fresh cilantro, black beans and mango salsa and sour cream. Serve with plantain chips and tequila cocktails
  • Make it your own- grilled pork and veggies for a Paleo balance when you omit corn and tortillas and plantains
  • Shredded chicken is a nice option instead of pork or grilled skirt steak
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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry.

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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry. She shares her expertise by consulting for restaurants and hospitality projects throughout Southwest Florida and the nation. Her forte is providing innovative public relations and strategic planning.

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