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Ground Pork Tacos

01/18/23 | 30 Minutes or Less, Main Dish, Recipes & Tips

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Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they're packed with flavor and super easy to make too!Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they're packed with flavor and super easy to make too!Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they're packed with flavor and super easy to make too!Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they're packed with flavor and super easy to make too!

Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they’re packed with flavor and super easy to make too!

I am absolutely obsessed with my pork pineapple tacos! Every bite is a party in your mouth, thanks to the zingy salsa verde, sweet freshness of the pineapple, and creaminess of the cheese. Don’t even get me started on the ground pork. Seasoned to perfection, this pork ground taco is melt-in-your-mouth good!

What really sets these tacos apart HAS to be the pork taco toppings. Using pineapple is such a simple way to elevate your pork tacos and take them from delicious to out-of-this-world amazing! The juicy pineapple pairs perfectly with the savory pork, and the combination is something you’ll crave again and again.

Why You’ll Love Pork and Pineapple Tacos:

  • Simple yet delicious: My pork tacos are super easy to make, yet they’re everything you could possibly want from ground pork tacos. Zingy and fresh: Salsa verde is literally one of the best shortcut ingredients out there, and it gives these tacos a bright flavor with minimal effort.
  • You can make it in bulk!: This recipe is perfect for big gatherings or meal prep. Double (or triple!) the ingredients and refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. By doing this, you’ll have quick and easy leftovers for simple weekday meals.
  • Use soft or fried tortillas: This is probably the most challenging part of this entire recipe: choosing if you want to use soft flour or crunchy fried corn shells! Both compliment my pork and pineapple tacos beautifully, but if you’re not sure which you’d prefer, we compare the two tortillas below.

Ingredients for Pork Pineapple Tacos:

For the Ground Pork Tacos

  • Canola oil
  • Ground pork
  • Garlic cloves
  • Cumin
  • Salsa verde
  • Honey
  • Salt

For Serving

  • Pineapple, canned or fresh
  • White onion
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Queso Fresco or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Tortillas, corn, or flour, see note

The complete measurements and notes can be found in the recipe card below.

Instructions for Ground Pork Tacos

  1. In a medium skillet, heat oil until simmering.
  2. Add the pork and cook until browned. 
  3. Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
  4. Add the salsa verde, honey, and salt and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. 
  5. Serve on tortillas of your choice or fry into tacos. 
  6. For fried tacos, heat oil in a large skillet and warm your tortillas in the microwave for around 30 seconds. Put 2-3 tablespoons of the taco filling into the tortilla (be careful not to overfill!) Fold the tortillas in half and place into the hot oil, holding in place with tongs to start. Flip them over once golden brown, and then when done, place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any extra oil.
  7. Top with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Flour or corn tortillas?

If you’re wanting a more quick and easy option, soft flour tortillas are definitely the way to go. But when making deep fried tacos, I prefer to use corn tortillas as they keep their shape well. Fried corn tortillas are a bit more work, but they’re worth it if you’re looking for that authentic taqueria experience. Plus, they’re extra crispy and hold up well when loaded with toppings.

Either way, you really can’t go wrong. So choose your favorite and enjoy!

ground pork tacos with chopped pineapple, onions, fresh cilantro and cheese on a wooden chopping board with lime wedges
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Pork Street Tacos

Food is one way to experience the world without leaving our homes, and these pork tacos let you do just that! Whether you want to reminisce about a favorite vacation or just try something new, ground pork tacos are the perfect way to spice up your dinner routine. Plus, they're packed with flavor and super easy to make too!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword ground pork tacos, pork and pineapple tacos, pork ground taco, pork pinapple tacos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 419kcal
Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley
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Equipment

  • Redmond Real Salt
  • Pan Set
  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Wooden Kitchen Utensils

Ingredients

For the Pork Ground Tacos

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 7 ounces salsa verde one small can
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Serving

  • pineapple canned or fresh, diced
  • white onion diced
  • cilantro fresh
  • queso fresco
  • tortillas
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Instructions

  • In a medium skillet, heat oil until shimmering.
  • Add pork and cook until browned.
  • Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the salsa verde, honey, and salt and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated.
  • Serve on tortillas of your choice or fry into tacos.
  • Top with desired toppings.
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Notes

For detailed instructions on how to fry tacos, see this post.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Karen says

    February 11, 2023 at 5:05 PM

    5 stars
    Made these for dinner tonight!! Super easy and soooo delish!! Definitely going to be a regular at our house!! 👏🏼 Thanks, Ali!

    Reply
  2. Cb Daily says

    January 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM

    5 stars
    Tried these today! Awesome tacos!

    Reply
  3. Sammi Windley says

    December 30, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    5 stars
    These street tacos are so delicious!

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Alli Kelley is an Agriculture focused entrepreneur. She runs a successful food blog, a consulting and coaching business, and all the social media connected with an online presence.

She also owns and operates a small, diversified farmstead where she enjoys home improvement projects, experimenting in the garden, creating profitable mini businesses on the farm, and of course, riding her big grey horse, Zane.
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