Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
897 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Description
Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa combine marinated pork strips cooked until caramelized and tender with a lively pineapple-based salsa. The pork is quickly sautéed in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes to create a sweet and savory foundation with a hint of heat. The pineapple salsa adds freshness and crunch with ingredients like diced cucumber, red onion, and cilantro, dressed simply with lime juice and salt. A creamy chili sauce made from mayonnaise and Sriracha is drizzled on top for added richness and spice.
The cooking method results in pork strips with a browned, caramelized exterior while remaining juicy inside. The tender tortillas serve as a soft vessel for layering the juicy pork, tangy salsa, and spicy drizzle. These tacos make a flavorful finger food option with contrasting textures and balanced seasoning.
Serve these tacos fresh to maintain the contrast between warm meat and cool salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired to adjust brightness to taste. They work well for casual dinners or gatherings where guests can assemble their own tacos according to preference.
The recipe yields 8-12 tacos depending on portion size, making it practical for a small group or family meal. The pineapple salsa can be prepared in advance to allow flavors to meld, and the pork is cooked quickly at service time to preserve tenderness and caramelization.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pork loin thinly sliced into strips, small, boneless
- tortillas corn or flour, soft
pineapple salsa
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 cucumber peeled and diced
- lime juice juice of one lime
- salt just a pinch or two, to taste
chili sauce drizzle
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the pineapple salsa, stir, and set aside. Whisk together garlic, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, water and brown sugar, set aside. Stir together mayo and sriracha, set aside.
- Over medium high heat, drizzle a pan with oil, then add pork strips and saute 2-3 minutes until no longer pink on the outside. Add soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir once, then let the pork caramelize by not stirring for about a minute. Stir again, then rest for another minute. Repeat until pork is browned and caramelized on the outside.
- Fill tortillas with pork, top with the pineapple salsa and drizzle with chili sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired and serve.
Notes
- This recipe makes between 8 and 12 tacos, depending on tortillas and pork portion size.
- The pineapple salsa can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding.
- For best texture, cook the pork strips just until caramelized and no longer pink on the outside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 897 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 897kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 126g | 252% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 350mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 1434mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 2278mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 127IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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