Pineapple Habanero Pork Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

These Pineapple Habanero Pork Tacos are a delicious fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for taco night. The combination of tender pork, fresh pineapple, and zesty habanero creates a unique taste experience that will impress your guests.

This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings, such as cilantro, lime, and avocado, to enhance the flavor profile.

Spicy Pineapple Habanero Pork Tacos

This recipe features marinated pork cooked to perfection and paired with a fresh pineapple salsa that balances the heat of the habanero peppers. The dish takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1-2 habanero peppers, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
8 small corn tortillas
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Sliced avocado and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, combine the pork pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, pineapple juice, and chopped habanero peppers. 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 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the Salsa: In a separate bowl, mix diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Set aside.
Warm the Tortillas: In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place a portion of the cooked pork on each tortilla, top with pineapple salsa, and add sliced avocado if desired.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos with lime wedges on the side.