Grilled Pork and Pineapple Soft Tacos
Grilled pork and pineapple kebabs are turned into tacos!
Servings: 4 servings (2 tacos per serving)
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder or hot paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium onion, halved and divided
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small pineapple, cut into ½-inch cubes (save any accumulated juice)
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- chunky fresh salsa (regular or mango)
- 8 taco-sized corn tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the pork with the garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin. Let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice half of the onion, add it to the bowl with the vinegar and any reserved pineapple juice and toss with the pork. Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature (or slightly longer in the refrigerator). If chilled, bring to room temperature before grilling.
- Preheat the grill or broiler. Thread pork and pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 skewers. Discard the marinade. Grill the kebobs or broil 4-inches from heat for 2 minutes per side. (8 minutes total), or until the pork is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a platter.
- While the pork is cooking, finely chop the remaining half of the onion. Place onions, cabbage, cilantro and salsa into individual serving bowls. Place all of the tortillas in a paper towel that has been sprinkles with a few tablespoons of water. Heat on half-heat for about 2½ minutes in the microwave. See Notes below if you'd like to deep-fry the tortillas instead. Keep wrapped and place in basket. Serve tacos immediately with fixings.
Notes
- If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN FREE, just be sure to use a brand of corn tortillas that is known to be GF.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (2 tacos) | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3mg