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Grilled Kurobuta Pork Collar Tacos

Grilled Kurobuta Pork Collar Tacos

By Traeger Kitchen

Pork collar is a uniquely versatile cut of meat. Thanks to its marbled nature, pork collar is perfect for both high temperature grilling, as well as low-and-slow smoking. This versatility is on full display in our Grilled Pork Collar Taco recipe. We start with a blistering sear on high, before dropping the temp to infuse smoky, hardwood flavor. Shred the meat, fill a taco shell, top with a homemade onion relish and let the wood-fired fiesta begin.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

4 Hours

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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5 PoundSnake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Collar
1 BottleMexican Lager
2 lime, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 Tablespoonchili powder
1 Tablespooncumin
1/2 Cupcilantro, chopped
1 Clovegarlic, minced
1/4 Cupbrown sugar
1 Tablespoonsalt
1/2 White Onion, Diced
1 jalapeño, minced
extra-virgin olive oil
Radish, shaved thinly
Cotija cheese
Avocado, Sliced
corn tortillas
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    For the Marinade: The day before, combine all ingredients for the marinade in a medium bowl. Place the pork collar and the marinade in a large Ziploc bag and place in the fridge overnight.

    Ingredients
    • 5 Pound Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Collar

    • 1 Bottle Mexican Lager

    • 1  lime, juiced

    • 1  orange, juiced

    • 1 Tablespoon chili powder

    • 1 Tablespoon cumin

    • 1/4 Cup cilantro, chopped

    • 1 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1/4 Cup brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon salt

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set the temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Remove the pork collar from the marinade and place directly on the grill grate. Reserve the marinade.

  • Step 4

    Cook for 30-45 minutes until the exterior is caramelized and lightly browned. Reduce the temperature on the grill to 225℉.

    00:45

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 5

    Transfer the pork collar to a shallow baking dish or aluminum pan and pour the marinade in the bottom of the pan.

  • Step 6

    Wrap the top tightly with foil and place back on the grill. Cook until the internal temperature of pork reaches 204℉.

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    204 ˚F / 96 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Ingredients
    • 1/2  White Onion, Diced

    • 1  jalapeño, minced

    • 1/4 Cup cilantro, chopped

    • 1  lime, juiced

    •  extra-virgin olive oil

    • To Taste salt

  • Step 8

    Remove the pork from the grill and let rest 10 minutes. Shred the meat removing any large chunks of fat or sinew.

  • Step 9

    Pour some of the cooking liquid in with the shredded pork if it seems a little dry and season to taste with salt.

  • Step 10

    Build the tacos with the onion relish and toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  Radish, shaved thinly

    •  Cotija cheese

    •  Avocado, Sliced

    •  corn tortillas

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