Crispy Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Recipe GLPRe8ed5e07e66ea4
Seasoned ground pork cooked until golden and tender, simmered in a smoky tomato sauce with warm spices, then served in crispy taco shells. Topped with a fresh and tangy pineapple salsa made with diced red onion and bright cilantro. Finish with optional chipotle sauce and creamy soured cream for a perfectly balanced, flavorful taco experience.
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Ingredients
500g lean ground pork
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
2 tbsp cider vinegar
200ml tomato passata
½ small pineapple, peeled, cored and diced
1 red onion, diced
½ small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Crispy taco shells, for serving
Salsa, for serving (optional)
Chipotle Tabasco sauce or chili sauce, for serving (optional)
Soured cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and chopped onion, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Fry for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is no longer pink and is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C). Pour off any excess fat through a fine strainer.
Add the ground cumin and smoked paprika to the cooked pork, stirring well to coat evenly. Sprinkle in the brown sugar and pour in the cider vinegar, stirring to combine.
Pour the tomato passata into the pan and stir until fully incorporated with the pork mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
While the pork simmers, prepare the pineapple salsa by combining the diced pineapple, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Toss gently to mix and set aside.
Warm the crispy taco shells according to the package directions, typically by heating in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or warming them briefly in a dry pan.
Spoon the seasoned pork filling into each warm taco shell. Top generously with the fresh pineapple salsa. Serve immediately with optional salsa, chipotle Tabasco sauce, and soured cream on the side for diners to customize to their preference.
