Being such a delicious and versatile meat, it’s no wonder that there are so many Mexican Pork Recipes to choose from, for every occasion. We’ve got recipes for every cut of pork from melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker pulled pork, succulent and tender pork belly tacos, to quick and easy chorizo quesadillas as well as lots of ideas of what to do with leftover pulled pork.

Mexican Pork Recipes

Gran Luchito's Authentic

Mexican Pork
Recipes

What is it about pork that everyone loves so much? The fact that it’s so darn tasty for one thing! Some of our best ever Gran Luchito recipes are listed here on this pork page. Classic and hearty dishes, with excellent flavour such as these, will have your family and friends begging for more. You certainly won’t be running out of ideas to fill up those tortillas! Here are a few of our most popular authentic Mexican pork dishes.

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Everything you need to make delicious Mexican Pork at home!

We glaze pork belly with Chipotle Honey, make marinades with Chipotle Paste, sprinkle pork shoulder with Garlic & Guajillo Fajita & Taco Mix and then simmer it in Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce.

We wrap pulled pork in Soft Taco Wraps and then dollop it with Chipotle Mayo, mix chorizo with Cantina Beans, dunk it in Tomatillo Salsa, and scoop it with Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips.

Homemade Mexican

Pork
Tacos

With so many tempting cuts, pork makes a truly delicious and irresistible taco filling. Many of our favourite homemade taco recipes feature pork including crispy Carnitas, tender slow cooked pulled pork and pork belly to name a few. Get stuck in with these pork taco recipes!

Pork Belly Tacos prep steps

Pork Belly Tacos

Tacos you will crave! What could be better than crispy and succulent pork belly tucked into tacos?! Lovingly cooked in beer and spices and coated in our divine Chipotle Paste.... See full recipe

authentic mexican food

Carnitas

Authentic, caramelised pork cooked low and slow and then crisped up - yum! The carnitas are then served over warm tortillas with finely chopped raw onion, coriander and salsa.... See full recipe

Crunchy Pork Taco instruction images

Pulled Pork Crunchy Tacos

The Crunchy Tacos are a popular Tex Mex dish loved for entertaining. This recipe uses Gran Luchito Hard Shell Tacos, slow-cooked pork with Chipotle Paste, and a spicy slaw made with chipotle mayo.... See full recipe

Pork Pibil Tacos

Pork Pibil Tacos

Fresh oregano and zesty orange fill this dish with some seriously beautiful flavour...The spices used also give a vibrant burnt orange colour to this dish.... See full recipe

Tacos Al Pastor, Taco Recipe

Tacos Al Pastor

Seriously flavourful pork shoulder with pineapple, jalapeños, coriander & fresh lime! The pork is grilled and served in Soft Taco Wraps, topped with Jalapeño & Pineapple.... See full recipe

Pork in Salsa Verde Tacos

Pork in Salsa Verde Tacos

Does slow cooked salsa verde pork stew wrapped up in soft tacos sound good? Get yourself some Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce for this one pot wonder and watch the magic unfold!... See full recipe

Spicy Chipotle Pork Tacos

Spicy Chipotle Pork Tacos

This recipe for easy pork tacos comes in handy for a midweek dinner when you're craving tasty tacos! The only seasoning we use for the pork is our Chipotle Lime Paste!... See full recipe

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Mouthwatering

Mexican Pork
Recipes

Here’s our selection of mouthwatering Mexican pork recipes, where you can try lots of different recipes depending on which cut of pork you choose. Try making carnitas by slow roasting some pork shoulder, or some tasty tacos using pork belly. If you like your chorizo, there’s loads of chorizo recipe inspiration too. Whether it’s for a lazy breakfast, speedy lunch, showstopping dinner, or just a snack, there’s something for all pork fans right here.

Pork Belly Tacos prep steps

Pork Belly Tacos

Tacos you will crave! What could be better than crispy and succulent pork belly tucked into tacos?! Lovingly cooked in beer and spices and coated in our divine Chipotle Paste.... See full recipe

Mexican Pork Recipes, recipes with Chipotle Paste

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

A bit of big pork shoulder infused with our famous Chipotle Paste then slowly cooked until tender. Perfect as a showstopper with leftovers ideal for a few quick meals!... See full recipe

authentic mexican food

Carnitas

Authentic, caramelised pork cooked low and slow and then crisped up - yum! The carnitas are then served over warm tortillas with finely chopped raw onion, coriander and salsa.... See full recipe

Crunchy Pork Taco instruction images

Pulled Pork Crunchy Tacos

The Crunchy Tacos are a popular Tex Mex dish loved for entertaining. This recipe uses Gran Luchito Hard Shell Tacos, slow-cooked pork with Chipotle Paste, and a spicy slaw made with chipotle mayo.... See full recipe

Huevos Motulenos

Huevos Motuleños

Here’s our Huevos Motuleños, the ever popular Mexican breakfast recipe! Lightly fried tortillas topped with refried beans, a fried egg, tomato sauce, peas, ham and plantains.... See full recipe

Wedge Salad

Wedge Salad

Iceberg salad wedges are served here with a creamy dressing prepared with blue cheese mixed with our Chipotle Paste, then topped with crispy bacon, diced tomatoes and onion. ... See full recipe

Chilorio finished dish

Chilorio

Chilorio is a flavourful Mexican dish consisting of shredded pork cooked in a spicy chili sauce. It is deliciously versatile and enjoyed in various ways.... See full recipe

Chicharron en Salsa Verde finished dish

Chicharron en Salsa Verde

Chicharrón en verde is a popular Mexican dish known for its rich and flavourful preparation. This dish consists of tender pork cracklings (chicharrón) simmered in a vibrant green sauce made from tomatillos, green chili peppers, and aromatic herbs and spices. ... See full recipe

Chicharron finished dish

Chicharron

A popular Mexican snack mainly consisting of pork rinds that have been deep fried. Chicharron are crispy, salty, and have a delicious meaty flavour that makes them irresistible!... See full recipe

Potato & Gammon Hash

Leftover Ham and Potato Hash

Leftover ham and potato hash is the kind of food that you normally prepare the morning after a late night whilst still in your pyjamas, perfect for using up any leftovers!... See full recipe

Cowboy Beans

Cowboy Beans

Mexican Cowboy Beans, or "Frijoles Charros", are an epic Mexican side dish with black beans, smoky chipotle, bacon, chorizo and onion - delicious!... See full recipe

Pulled Pork Chimichanga

This pulled pork chimichanga recipe is basically a crispy deep-fried burrito with pulled pork and it tastes as good as it sounds! Serve with homemade guacamole.... See full recipe

nacho recipes with Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled Pork Nachos

Transform leftover pulled pork into an epic snack with this nacho recipe. Chipotle Paste gives the pulled pork a smoky kick and lots of toppings add even more flavour.... See full recipe

Pulled Pork Burrito

Pulled Pork Burrito

This Burrito recipe is a favourite here at Luchito! The combination of slow-cooked pork with Cantina Beans and smoky Chipotle Paste is so delicious and satisfying. ... See full recipe

Mexican Pork Recipes

Mexican Pulled Pork Sandwich

A truly delicious way to enjoy leftover pulled pork, toasted sourdough bread with a dollop of Chipotle Mayo, pulled pork, cabbage pickle, salad and a squeeze of lime.... See full recipe

Twice Cooked Sticky Pork Belly Finished dish

Twice Cooked Sticky Pork Belly

This recipe is a must try. First, the pork belly is cooked low and slow until beautifully tender, then it is crisped up in the wok with an irresistible Chipotle honey made with Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste.... See full recipe

Pork Pibil Tacos

Pork Pibil Tacos

Fresh oregano and zesty orange fill this dish with some seriously beautiful flavour...The spices used also give a vibrant burnt orange colour to this dish.... See full recipe

Tacos Al Pastor, Taco Recipe

Tacos Al Pastor

Seriously flavourful pork shoulder with pineapple, jalapeños, coriander & fresh lime! The pork is grilled and served in Soft Taco Wraps, topped with Jalapeño & Pineapple.... See full recipe

Breakfast Burrito prep steps

Breakfast Burrito

This burrito has all of our favourite breakfast ingredients - chorizo, eggs and guacamole - rolled up in a soft, warm tortilla and is seriously delicious!... See full recipe

Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl

Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl

Everything you love about burritos with no limits! Tender pulled pork, veggies, guacamole, rice and Cantina Beans served with Soft Taco Wraps for wrapping up the goodness!... See full recipe

Pulled Pork Quesadilla

Pulled Pork Quesadilla

Quesadillas don’t get much better than this! Our Pulled Pork Quesadilla is full of beautiful smoky pulled pork with caramelised red onions, corn & oodles of melted cheese.... See full recipe

Pork in Salsa Verde Tacos

Pork in Salsa Verde Tacos

Does slow cooked salsa verde pork stew wrapped up in soft tacos sound good? Get yourself some Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce for this one pot wonder and watch the magic unfold!... See full recipe

Mexican Food - Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Pulled Pork Enchiladas

The ultimate dinner party dish. Prepared with our Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce and filled with succulent slow cooker pulled pork, lovingly cooked with Chipotle Paste.... See full recipe

Spicy Chipotle Pork Tacos

Spicy Chipotle Pork Tacos

This recipe for easy pork tacos comes in handy for a midweek dinner when you're craving tasty tacos! The only seasoning we use for the pork is our Chipotle Lime Paste!... See full recipe

Chipotle Honey Glazed Ham

Chipotle Honey Glazed Ham

A chipotle honey glazed ham is always a winner! We've basted it in our smoky Chipotle Paste mixed with honey and it's then roasted until nice and crispy. So easy, and a must-try!... See full recipe

Cuban Pork

Cuban Pork

Cuban Pork is a fabulous way to prepare pork and we hope you enjoy our humble rendition of the classic Cuban dish. We’ve used our Chipotle Paste to give a smoky and spicy twist.... See full recipe

Smoky Chilli Dogs

Chilli Dogs

Chilli dogs are a classic American dish that we knew would work really well with our delicious and smoky Easy Chilli Con Carne - perfect for leftovers!... See full recipe

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Our Favourite Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes

Here are our 3 favourite ways of using up leftover pulled pork, the next day:

  • These Pulled Pork Tacos are a really simple way to use up leftover pulled pork (using our deliciously smoky Chipotle Paste). This delicious taco recipe also comes with a quick red cabbage pickle. A dollop of our Chipotle Mayo, some fresh green salad leaves, and a squeeze of lime finish them off perfectly.
  • Some delicious Pulled Pork Nachos are a great excuse to make nachos and sit in front of the tv one night! Paired with Chipotle Tortilla Chips and our Hot Habanero Mango Salsa, you can’t go wrong.
  • Make yourself a Pulled Pork Burrito the next day! This has to be our favourite burrito of all time. If you love burrito fillings (with rice, cheese and beans) but want something lighter without the wraps, then try our Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl.

Gran Luchito Mexican

Pork
FAQs

We get lots of questions on how to use our products and on how to make our recipes. Please see here for our most frequently asked questions. Feel free to leave a question in the comments section of the recipe page. If you would like to learn more about Mexican cooking check out the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel.

What is the difference between pulled pork and carnitas?

Both carnitas and pulled pork are slow-cooked for hours. However, carnitas are finished off by being roasted in the oven until crispy and brown.

Is pork belly unhealthy?

So long as you choose pastured pork where pigs are fed a natural diet and allowed to roam and root, then their pork belly is very healthy, rich in vitamins and minerals. The fat is also 50% monounsaturated (good fats), and the rest is saturated and polyunsaturated, which is actually also healthy. It's just that we consume far too much of those fats! So pork belly is very healthy, but just don't eat it all the time.

What goes with pulled pork tacos?

With our pulled pork tacos recipe, we serve it with a quick red cabbage slaw. Other ideas are our Mexican Black Beans and Mexican coleslaw recipes, along with Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps and Chipotle Mayo.

What Mexican dishes can you make with pork?

You can make all sorts of burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos or enchiladas. You can make pork pibil, pork in salsa verde, pulled pork, or sticky pork belly, and these are all then filled into classic Mexican vessels like soft flour tortillas.

What makes pork Mexican?

Pork is made Mexican in the way it's cooked and presented. Traditional herbs and spices are used, red peppers, tomatoes, onion, quite often chillies, a bit of smoky heat. It's then roasted, fried or slow cooked and typically presented with rice, or in soft flour or hard corn tortillas.