Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Tacos with Cilantro Sour Cream

Get ready for taco night with a twist! These pineapple pork tacos bring together savory spiced ground pork, sweet and tangy pineapple salsa and charred peppers and onions for a burst of flavor in every bite. Topped with a cool, creamy cilantro sour cream, they’re a deliciously balanced meal that comes together quickly.

This recipe uses simple ingredients and one pan for easy cleanup. The pork is marinated in pineapple juice and seasoned with a southwest spice blend, then cooked until perfectly browned. Serve it all in warm flour tortillas for a taco experience that’s both satisfying and refreshing.

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Ingredients

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tex-Mex PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Finely chop the cilantro. Cut the lime into wedges. Dice the pineapple into small cubes. Thinly slice the onion and long green pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream with half the chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the ground pork with the Tex-Mex paste, southwest spice blend and a splash of pineapple juice (reserved from the pineapple). Season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the sliced onion and green pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until charred and softened, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
5. In the same skillet, add the seasoned ground pork. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the diced pineapple and cook for 1 minute more.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for about 30 seconds per side.
7. Assemble the tacos: fill each tortilla with the pork mixture, top with charred peppers and onions, a dollop of cilantro sour cream and a sprinkle of remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of pork?

Yes, ground chicken or turkey work well as a substitute. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What can I use instead of Tex-Mex paste?

You can substitute with 1 tablespoon tomato paste mixed with 1 teaspoon chili powder and a pinch of cumin.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

The pork filling and salsa can be prepared a day in advance and reheated. Assemble tacos just before serving.