Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa balance smoky, chipotle-tinged ground pork with a bright, juicy salsa of pineapple, red onion, and cilantro. The contrast of heat and sweetness makes each bite lively, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering. Warm corn tortillas soak up the savory juices while the lime adds a clean finish.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the ground pork, liquid seasoning, ground chipotle powder, and garlic in a bowl. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
- 2
Mix the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set the pineapple salsa aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Crumble the ground pork into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the pork is fully browned and the edges start to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any extra grease. Transfer the pork to a bowl and keep it warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in the skillet over medium-low heat, about 20 seconds per side. Divide the meat mixture among the tortillas and top with the pineapple salsa.
- Calories 234.15 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 11.63 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 17.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.64 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.47 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.83 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 144.34 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 246.56 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 6.8 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.77 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chipotle Powder, Corn Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 234.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa made of?
- The main ingredients are Chipotle Powder, Corn Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Pork. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa healthy?
- Pork Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 234.15 calories and 11.63 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.34 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.47 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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