Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
These Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa combine savory, spiced pork with a bright and fresh pineapple salsa for a deliciously balanced taco experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe features ground pork cooked with aromatic spices, simmered in a flavorful broth-lime sauce, and topped with a refreshing pineapple-jalapeño salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, served with warm corn or flour tortillas and a sprinkle of cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp cumin
- 1½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ – ⅔ cup broth (chicken or beef)
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1.5 – 2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
Pineapple Salsa
- 2 cups pineapple, small diced
- 1 jalapeño, small diced, seeds removed for less spice
- ½ red onion, small diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1.5 – 2 tbsp)
- Pinch of sea salt, to taste
To Serve
- 6–8 6-inch corn or flour tortillas
- Cotija cheese, for sprinkling
- Extra fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Salsa: Chop the pineapple, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro into small, even pieces. In a bowl, combine them with the lime juice and a pinch of sea salt. Mix well and chill the salsa in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This freshness will complement the savory pork perfectly.
- Cook the Ground Pork: Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil or spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, breaking it into smaller pieces. Let it cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes to brown on one side, then stir and break it further, cooking until fully browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Simmer with Spices and Broth: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lime juice, broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring all the pork pieces are evenly coated. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, letting the liquid reduce and the flavors meld into a thickened sauce.
- Warm the Tortillas: To serve, char the tortillas over a gas flame for a few seconds per side or heat them in a skillet sprayed with oil for about 30 seconds each side until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of the spiced pork on each tortilla. Top with a scoop of pineapple salsa, sprinkle with cotija cheese, and garnish with extra cilantro. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect contrast of savory and sweet flavors.
Notes
- For less heat in the salsa, remove all seeds from the jalapeño before dicing.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner taco option.
- If fresh lime juice is unavailable, bottled lime juice can be used but with slightly less quantity for best flavor.
- Adding a splash of hot sauce to the pineapple salsa offers an extra kick for spice lovers.
- Leftover pork meat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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