Jul 13 2026
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Despacito Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time1h 30m
Serves4

citrus marinated pork, cilantro lime rice, salsa verde, pickled red onions, tomatillo crema, red cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Citrus Marinated Pork

Cilantro Lime Rice

Salsa Verde

Pickled Red Onions

Tomatillo Crema

Red Cabbage

Pico de Gallo

Garnish

Method

Citrus Marinated Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill or roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F (about 20-25 minutes). Let it rest before slicing.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is fluffy.

  2. 5

    Flavor the Rice

    Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

Salsa Verde

  1. 6

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice as needed.

Pickled Red Onions

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a jar, combine thinly sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.

  2. 9

    Pickle the Onions

    Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.

Tomatillo Crema

  1. 10

    Mix the Crema

    In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and tomatillo salsa until combined.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced tomato, diced onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.

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