Ground pork is versatile and richly flavored. Traditional uses include lasagna, meatballs, pizza topping, egg rolls, and dumplings. Substitute it for ground beef in spaghetti sauce, pork-burgers, tacos, or whatever you can imagine.
Street Vendor Pork Tacos
One pound of pork makes about eight tacos (4 servings).
1 lb ground pork
salt to taste
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
cayenne, if desired for extra spice
1/3 cup finely chopped mild sweet onion
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
corn tortillas
Season pork, crumble and brown in a well seasoned cast iron pan.
Drain on a paper towel if necessary.
Mix in onion and cilantro.
Toast tortillas on a hot pan until soft just before serving.