Sweet and Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sweet and Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Description
Sweet and Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos begin by browning seasoned pork tenderloin cubes in oil until golden. Garlic and spices including cumin, chili powder, and cayenne are added to build a warm, mildly spicy flavor. Pineapple juice and diced pineapple are incorporated and simmered until the pork is cooked through and infused with the sweet, tangy essence of the fruit. Fresh cilantro adds brightness as a finishing touch.
The tender pork and pineapple blend creates a balanced taco filling with contrasting sweet and spicy notes. Wrapping the savory, juicy pork mixture in warm corn or flour tortillas makes for a handheld and casual meal. This recipe can use fresh pineapple or canned, adapting to what is available in the kitchen.
For best results, drain canned pineapple chunks if using and reserve pineapple juice for cooking the pork. Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control heat. Serving with additional toppings like diced onions, salsa, or sour cream can enhance flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 garlic finely minced or pressed, cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper more to taste, if wanted
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2-3 cups pineapple diced, see note
- 2-3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- corn tortilla or flour tortilla, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pork pieces and add them to the hot skillet, browning on each side until golden (the pork doesn't need to cook all the way through in this step, just get a nice color on all the pieces).
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder and cayenne and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the juice and pineapple and simmer the mixture until the pork is cooked through, 7-9 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro. Serve with corn or flour tortillas.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple, reserving pineapple juice for cooking and incorporating pineapple chunks into the tacos.
- Drain canned pineapple before adding to avoid excess moisture.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to match your preferred spice level.
- Serve with corn or flour tortillas and optional garnishes like diced onions or salsa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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