Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice; 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Canned Chipotle Chiles In Adobo Sauce, Minced; 1 whole (1 1/2 Pound Size) Boneless Pork Loin, Cut Into 2-inch Chunks; 16 whole Wonton Wrappers; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1/4 whole Pineapple, Peeled, Cored And Diced; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream; 1 pinch Kosher Salt; 1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice
1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Canned Chipotle Chiles In Adobo Sauce, Minced
1 whole (1 1/2 Pound Size) Boneless Pork Loin, Cut Into 2-inch Chunks
16 whole Wonton Wrappers
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/4 whole Pineapple, Peeled, Cored And Diced
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 pinch Kosher Salt
1/4 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves

1
For the tacos: Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, chili powder, sugar, salt, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, onion, garlic, and chipotle chiles in a shallow baking dish.
2
Add the pork and turn to evenly coat.
3
Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush both sides of each wonton wrapper lightly with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil.
5
Gently press the wrappers into the cups of two standard-size muffin tins (recipe makes 16 so you wont fill both pans).
6
Bake the wontons for about 6 minutes, until lightly browned around the edges.
7
Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
8
Gently remove the wonton cups from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
9
Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Grill the pineapple chunks for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized.
11
Transfer pineapple to a small bowl.
12
Lift the pork from the marinade and add it into the pan.
13
Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
14
Transfer the chunks of pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
15
Chop the pork into bite-sized pieces.
16
For the crema: Whisk together the heavy cream, sour cream, and salt in a small bowl to combine.
17
To assemble the tacos, divide the pork and pineapple between the wonton cups.
18
Top each taco with a dollop of crema and sprinkle with the cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Fresh Orange Juice, 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar, 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Pork and Pineapple Tacos

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