Title: Grilled Pork Tacos & Papaya Salsa
Categories: Ethnic Meat
Yield: 5 Servings

PAPAYA SALSA
1		Papaya; peeled, seeded, cut in 1
1	sm	Red chili; seeded and fine chopped
1/2	c	Red onion; chopped
1/2	c	Red bell pepper; chopped
1/2	c	Fresh mint leaves; chopped
2	tb	Lime juice
PORK MIXTURE
1/4	lb	Pork boneless center loin roast; cut in 2x1/4 inch s
1/2	c	Fresh papaya; chopped
1/2	c	Fresh pineapple; chopped
10		Flour tortillas (6 or 7 in diamete; warmed
1 1/2	c	Monterey jack cheese; shredded (6 oz)
2	tb	Margarine or butter; melted

Cook pork in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in papaya and pineapple. Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Heat oven to 425~F. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork mixture onto half of each tortilla; top with about 2 tbsp. of the cheese. Fold tortillas over filling. Arrange five of the filled tortillas in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch; brush with melted margarine. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Repeat with remaining tacos. Serve with Papaya Salsa. Makes 5 servings.

Salsa: Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chilled. Makes 3 cups salsa.

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