Irresistible Pork Tacos: A Tangy Twist!

Try something different in your tacos and use ground pork instead of beef! The flavor is somewhat reminiscent of al pastor tacos, but ready in a fraction of the time.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 tacos

Ingredients

  • 1poundground pork

  • 1tablespoonsoy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi® Jugo)

  • ½teaspoonchipotle powder

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 1cupdiced fresh pineapple

  • ¼cupminced red onion

  • 1smalljalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2tablespoonsminced fresh cilantro

  • ½lime, juiced

  • salt to taste

  • 8(6 inch)corn tortillas

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine ground pork, liquid seasoning, ground chipotle powder, and garlic in a bowl. Set aside for flavors to meld.

  2. Combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set pineapple salsa aside.

  3. Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Crumble ground pork into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until pork is completely browned and edges begin to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Place pork in a bowl and keep warm. Wipe out skillet.

  4. Warm tortillas in skillet over medium-low heat, about 20 seconds per side. Divide meat mixture between tortillas and top with pineapple salsa

Cook’s Note:

Jugo Maggi seasoning is the Mexican version of regular Maggi seasoning, and can be found in the International aisle of your supermarket. It lends a deep umami flavor to the meat. If you cannot find either, you can combine equal parts soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
16%
Saturated Fat
5g
23%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
47mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Protein
10g
Potassium
208mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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