What cut of pork works best?

Pork loin or tenderloin sliced thin. Pork shoulder works too but takes longer to cook.

Can I use another fruit in the salsa?

Mango works as a great substitute for the pineapple.

Caramelized Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Caramelized Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-Asian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 whole shallot; 1 clove garlic; 1 whole jalapeno; 18 oz boneless pork loin; 2 tsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; 1 cup pineapple; 1 cup cucumber; 0.5 cup cilantro; 0.5 whole red onion; 1 tbsp lime juice; 0.25 cup mayo; 2 tsp sriracha; 8 whole tortillas; 1 whole lime

Caramelized pork tacos with a sweet and tangy pineapple salsa and spicy mayo come together in just 25 minutes.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Calories

410/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesMexican-Asian Fusion Cuisine

DinnerQuick & Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

410Calories

30gProtein

38gCarbs

16gFat

3gFiber

16gSugar

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 whole shallot
1 clove garlic
1 whole jalapeno
18 oz boneless pork loin
2 tsp fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp water
1 cup pineapple
1 cup cucumber
0.5 cup cilantro
0.5 whole red onion
1 tbsp lime juice
0.25 cup mayo
2 tsp sriracha
8 whole tortillas
1 whole lime

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Cook the Pork

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot, garlic, and diced jalapeno. Saute for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Increase heat to high and add the thinly sliced pork and fish sauce. Stir-fry until the pork loses its pink color. Add sugar and water, stir once, then let the pork sit undisturbed for about a minute to develop a golden caramelized crust. Stir and repeat until well browned.

10 min

Make Pineapple Salsa

Toss together chopped pineapple, cucumber, cilantro, and red onion. Squeeze lime juice over the top and add a pinch of salt.

Mix Sriracha Mayo

Stir together mayo and sriracha until smooth.

Assemble Tacos

Warm tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet. Fill each tortilla with the caramelized pork, top with pineapple salsa, and drizzle with sriracha mayo. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

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Tips & Variations

Slice the pork as thin as possible for maximum caramelization surface area.
Let the pork sit undisturbed in the pan to build up that golden crust before stirring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cut of pork works best?: Pork loin or tenderloin sliced thin. Pork shoulder works too but takes longer to cook.
Can I use another fruit in the salsa?: Mango works as a great substitute for the pineapple.

Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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