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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 Min

Cook Time

4 Hrs

Pellets

Apple

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

6

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Units of Measurement:
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5 Pound Snake River Farms Kurobuta Pork Collar
1 Bottle Mexican Lager
2 lime, juiced
1 orange, juiced
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Tablespoon cumin
1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped
1 Clove garlic, minced
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
1/2 White Onion, Diced
1 jalapeño, minced
extra-virgin olive oil
Radish, shaved thinly
Cotija cheese
Avocado, Sliced
corn tortillas

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.

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

  • 4

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

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

    00:45

  • 5

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

  • 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

  • 7

  • 8

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

  • 9

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

  • 10

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

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