There are a wide variety of tacos, this version is a combination of pork and pineapple. It may not be the first thing you think of, but once you have tried it, it will become a regular moving forward.

The pork is marinated in a homemade marinade before being grilled and diced. Similarly, the pineapple is grilled to caramelize the sugars and create a deeper flavor.

Once the components are made each person can create their taco to their preferences. It makes a wonderful lunch or light dinner. It is also a perfect option for a hand-food at gatherings.

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Pork steaks cooked to a rich mahogany color sitting on a chopping board.

The pork is marinated then covered with a light rub before being grilled to a mahogany color.

Pork is prepare into 1-inch slices and placed in a bowl.

The pork is cut into 1-inch slices before being marinated and grilled. It can be purchased cut or you can slice yourself.

Looking down on a wooden chopping board with three tacos, grilled pineapple, and lemon wedges.

The tacos are easily made by placing the pork and pineapple salsa on a tortilla.

Pork and Pineapple Tacos Recipe

Rob Reinhardt

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Pork and pineapple are a wonderful combination and are worth adding to your taco collection. The sweet and meaty flavors pair in this easy to make finger food.

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Preparation 15

Cook 15

Marinate 6

Ready in 6 30

Servings

CourseLunch

InfluenceMexico

DifficultySeasoned

MethodGrill

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Ingredients

Pork Marinade

1/2 cup achiote marinade
1 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon guajillo chili powder or substitute ancho chili
3 pounds pork such as sirloin or shoulder

Pineapple Salsa

1 pineapple
2 tomatoes
½ red onion
1 sprig cilantro
1 lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

To Serve

24 small tortillas
1 sprig cilantro
2 lemons cut into wedges

Equipment

grill

Directions

Pork Marinade

Combine the achiote marinade, pineapple juice, garlic, salt, onion, and chili powder.
Cut the pork into slices ¾ to 1-inch thickness. Place the pork in a bowl and cover it with the marinade.

Pineapple Salsa

Cut the pineapple into quarters and remove the tough core.
Grill the pineapple until browned on all sides.
Dice the cooked pineapple. Cut the tomatoes and remove the seeds then dice the flesh. Finely dice the onion.
Combine the pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, and salt. Put aside until ready to serve.

Grilling the Pork

Preheat a grill to about 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Remove the pork from the bowl and shack off any excess marinade. Lightly dust with an all-purpose rub. Place on the preheated grill.
Flip the pork every 5 minutes until the meat is charred on the outside and cooked all the way through.
Cube the pork ready to serve.

To Serve

Grill the tortillas until starting to brown then flip and heat the other side.
Serve the pork on the tortilla then top with the pineapple salsa.
Garnish with cilantro leaves with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 564kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1384mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg