Food Truck Favorite Lunch: BBQ Street-Fusion Tacos

Food Truck Favorite Lunch: BBQ Street-Fusion Tacos

Discover the ultimate fusion of flavors with this BBQ Street-Fusion Tacos recipe, a sizzling twist on classic street tacos that will transport you straight to a lively food truck.

Time: Prep - 15 minutes, Cook - 20 minutes, Total - 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: BBQ Street-Fusion

Allergens

Wheat (corn tortillas), Soy (soy sauce and hoisin sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1. 8 small corn tortillas 2. 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced 3. 1 cup barbecue sauce (homemade or store
  • bought) 4. 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 5. 1/4 cup soy sauce 6. 1/4 cup rice vinegar 7. 1/4 cup brown sugar 8. 2 tsp sriracha (optional) 9. 1 tbsp vegetable oil 10. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 11. 2 cloves garlic, minced 12. 1 cup shredded cabbage 13. 1 cup shredded carrots 14. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 15. 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add sliced pork to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook until browned, about 4 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sauce mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and coated in the sauce.
  5. Warm tortillas by placing them directly on a hot grill or stove top for 10 15 seconds per side, or use a clean kitchen towel wrapped around a stack of tortillas and warmed in the microwave.
  6. Assemble tacos with pork mixture, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of BBQ and Asian flavors creates a unique, bold taste that will have you coming back for more.

Notes

Feel free to add extra veggies like sliced jalapeños or pickled onions for an added kick.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe draws inspiration from the famous street tacos of Mexico combined with American BBQ traditions and hints of Asian cuisine.