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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.

Dinner
Mexican Faves
Tortilla

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

  1. Marinate the pork tenderloin in orange juice & zest, lime juice & zest, garlic, and soy sauce.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Drain the marinade from the pork and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry pork for 7-8 minutes or until it is nicely browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Add pineapple and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan.
  8. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Stir into the meat mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  10. 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.
  11. Combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper and drizzle over the tacos.
  12. Garnish with a little fresh cilantro.