5 from 12 votes
BBQ Pork Loin Tacos
BBQ Pork Loin Tacos combine tender baked pork tenderloin coated in a chili, garlic, and sugar spice rub, tossed with tangy barbecue sauce, and topped with a fresh pineapple salsa. The tacos are assembled on warmed corn tortillas with shredded red cabbage for crunch and optional jalapeño and cilantro for added heat and brightness. This recipe balances sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors with fresh textures, making it a satisfying and vibrant taco option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
(3 tacos each)
Calories:
478 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin
- 1-2 pound pork tenderloin trimmed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Pineapple Salsa
- 1 cup pineapple chopped into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño seed and minced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
For Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas small
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- jalapeño optional, fresh
- cilantro optional
- lime optional, wedges
- sea salt optional, Maldon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, sugar and Kosher salt in a small bowl.
- Pat pork loin dry with a paper towel and crust with spice mixture.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-size pieces.
- Transfers to a mixing bowl and toss with BBQ sauce.
- Meanwhile, prepare pineapple salsa by combining all ingredients in a bowl and tossing. Set aside until it's time to assemble tacos.
- Wrap corn tortillas in aluminum foil and place in hot oven for 5 minutes.
- Assemble tacos by dividing BBQ pork, red cabbage and pineapple salsa in each corn tortilla. Garnish with fresh jalapenos, cilantro, Maldon sea salt and lime wedges, if desired.
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Notes
- Homemade corn tortillas can be used instead of store-bought for fresher flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
2012mg
(84%)
Potassium
956mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
1055IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
62.9mg
(70%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (3 tacos each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2012mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 62.9mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.