Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 3
Pineapple Pork Tacos
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Zesty pork tacos in soft tortillas with a sweet twist from the pineapple.
Zesty pork tacos in soft tortillas with a sweet twist from the pineapple.
Ingredients
- 6 Dempster’s® Original Medium Tortillas
- 1 lb (454 g) Pork tenderloin, cut into bite-size pieces or strips
- 1 Orange, zested and juiced
- 2 Limes, zested and juiced
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Vegetable oil
- 2 cups (500 mL) Fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into cubes
- 1 cup (250 mL) Grated Jalapeno Jack cheese
- 2 Green onions, sliced|
- Red chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) Sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Lime juice
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Marinate the pork tenderloin in orange juice & zest, lime juice & zest, garlic, and soy sauce.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain the marinade from the pork and set aside.
- Stir-fry pork for 7-8 minutes or until it is nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Add pineapple and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir into the meat mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the tacos by dividing the stir-fry mixture between the six tortillas, top with cheese, green onions and a sprinkle of red chilli flakes if using.
- Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper and drizzle over the tacos.
- Garnish with a little fresh cilantro.
