Ultimate BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Firecracker Pork Tacos

Ultimate BBQ Smokehouse Lunch: Firecracker Pork Tacos

Discover the perfect BBQ Smokehouse Lunch recipe - Firecracker Pork Tacos that bring the flavors of a famous restaurant to your own kitchen!

Time: Prep: 10 minutes + 2 hours marinating Cook: 20-30 minutes Total: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Street Food

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, and soy (in store-bought sauce).

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1
  • inch cubes 1 cup BBQ Smokehouse sauce (store
  • bought or homemade) 8 corn tortillas, warmed 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional) 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine pork cubes and BBQ Smokehouse sauce. Mix well to coat the meat evenly. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Grill marinated pork until cooked through, about 8 10 minutes per side, basting with additional sauce as needed. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  3. Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeno slices (if using) on warmed tortillas. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different BBQ sauces for unique flavor combinations.

Notes

Adjust the level of spice according to personal preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by regional American street food, combining smoky barbecue flavors with the freshness of Mexican tacos.