Whole30 Adobada Tacos

Transform your taco night with these irresistible Whole30 Adobada Tacos, a bold and flavorful twist on a classic Mexican dish. This recipe features tender, marinated pork shoulder infused with the smoky depth of dried ancho and guajillo chiles, balanced with tangy apple cider vinegar and aromatic spices. Grilled to perfection, the pork is then chopped and served atop crisp lettuce leaves for a healthy, gluten-free, and Whole30-compliant alternative to traditional tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro, zesty diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are both vibrant and satisfying. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal or weekly meal prep, these Adobada Tacos are a must-try for anyone seeking bold flavors without compromising on health goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:165 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 4 whole dried ancho chiles
• 4 whole dried guajillo chiles
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 16 leaves lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 4 wedges lime wedges
• 1 small white onion

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the dried chiles. Remove the stems and seeds, and soak the chiles in hot water for about 20 minutes until they soften.

Step 2

While the chiles soak, cut the pork shoulder into thin slices. Set aside.

Step 3

Once the chiles are softened, drain them and add them to a blender with apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined into a marinade.

Step 4

In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine the pork slices with the chile marinade. Ensure that all the pork pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for a deeper flavor.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill heats up, remove the pork from the marinade.

Step 6

Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the pork slices for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and nicely charred.

Step 7

Once the pork is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 8

While the pork rests, finely dice the white onion and chop the fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of chopped pork onto each lettuce leaf. Top with diced onion and cilantro.

Step 10

Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over and enjoy your Whole30 compliant Adobada Tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1465.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2532.8

Total Fat 143.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 3111.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.1g
Protein 226.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411.1mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5406.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 10.5%