Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground (page 164)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground canela (or pinch of ground cinnamon), page 151
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 (5 1/2-inch) soft yellow corn tortillas (page 13), for serving
  • Garnish: Avocado slices dressed with a squeeze of fresh lime juice

Method

  • In a large bowl, place the pork slices and sprinkle with the coriander, canela, salt, and pepper, being sure to coat the pork evenly.
  • In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the pork slices and sear on both sides until the meat is barely cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  • Dice the pork into bite-sized pieces and serve immediately.
  • To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter.
  • Divide the filling equally between the tortillas and top with avocado and salsa.
  • Grab, fold, and eat right away.
  • Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand.
  • Spoon on some filling, top with avocado and salsa, fold, and eat right away.