Belizean Style Pork Pibil Tacos with Pickled Onion
This simmered dish pairs pork tenderloin, trimmed with red onion, thinly sliced, corn tortillas and annatto paste. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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