Why I Love This Recipe

Sweet, smoky, and just a little spicy, these ground pork tacos are one of those dinners that always disappear fast. The juicy pork is simmered with pineapple juice, lime, and warm spices for the perfect balance of savory and sweet, then piled into warm tortillas with a fresh pineapple salsa and a creamy chili lime crema. Every bite is packed with bright, bold flavor, making these tacos perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or taco night with friends.

Enjoying The Leftovers

The pineapple salsa gets even more flavorful after a little time in the fridge.

Storing

Store the ground pork, pineapple salsa, and chili lime crema in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the tortillas separate until you’re ready to serve.

Reheating

Warm the pork in a skillet over medium heat or microwave until heated through. Assemble the tacos with the chilled salsa and crema just before serving for the best texture and flavor.

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Ground Pork Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

Juicy Ground Pork Tacos are topped with fresh pineapple salsa and a creamy chili lime crema for an easy, flavor-packed dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs ground pork
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Flour or corn small tortillas
For the salsa (all finely chopped)
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 2 jalapeño
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • Pinch of salt
For the chili lime crema
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp mayo
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground pork and break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. When it's about halfway cooked, stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, pineapple juice, and the juice of ½ lime. Let everything simmer for about 5 more minutes, until the liquid slightly reduces and the pork is fully cooked.
  • While the pork cooks, make the pineapple salsa by combining the finely chopped pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir well and set aside so the flavors can meld together.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until soft and lightly charred.
  • Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the pork, topping with the fresh pineapple salsa, and finishing with a generous drizzle of the chili lime crema. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.

Equipment

saute pan
mixing bowls
measuring cups
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 4g