Pineapple Cilantro Garlic Pork Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These Pineapple Cilantro Garlic Pork Tacos are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun gathering. The combination of marinated pork, fresh pineapple, and vibrant cilantro creates a refreshing taste that pairs perfectly with warm tortillas.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, lime, or hot sauce to enhance the flavor.

Delicious Pineapple Pork Tacos

This recipe features tender pork marinated in a mixture of garlic, pineapple juice, and cilantro, then grilled or sautéed to perfection. The tacos are assembled with fresh ingredients and served in warm tortillas, making them a delightful option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, combine the pork, pineapple juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Pork: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Warm the Tortillas: In a separate pan, warm the tortillas over low heat until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of the cooked pork on each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple, red onion, and avocado if using.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.