Tacos Árabes de Puebla (Puebla Arab Style Pork Pitta Tacos)
Thin garlicky, cumin scented pork in warm pitta with onion and a smoky chipotle salsa. Puebla's answer to the kebab, and the parent of tacos al pastor.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, vinegar, 1 tbsp of the oil and the salt in a bowl. Add the pork, turn to coat and leave for at least 20 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.
20 min - 2
Make the salsa by charring the tomatoes and the single garlic clove in a dry pan for 8 minutes. Blend with the chipotles and a pinch of salt until smooth.
8 min - 3
Heat a large frying pan or griddle until very hot. Cook the pork in two batches with a little of the remaining oil for 3 to 4 minutes each batch, until browned at the edges and cooked through.
8 min - 4
Chop the pork roughly on a board. Warm the pitta in a dry pan for 30 seconds each side.
1 min - 5
Cut each pitta into halves or quarters to fit the filling. Pack with pork, onion and coriander.
- 6
Serve with the salsa and lime wedges for squeezing over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.