Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor
Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor balance smoky dried chiles with bright acidity from vinegar and juicy bursts of pineapple. Tender slices of pork soak up a deep, earthy marinade accented by garlic, cumin, and achiote, then get tucked into warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime. Perfect for a casual dinner, taco night with friends, or weekend grilling.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 40
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak pasilla chiles and guajillo chiles in a bowl of hot water until softened, about 10 minutes; drain. In a saucepan, mash the chiles, garlic, achiote powder, cumin, and cloves with a fork.
- 2
Pour vinegar into the saucepan and bring it to a boil; cook and stir until the mixture thickens into a paste. Season with salt. Rub the chile paste over the sliced pork, stacking the meat on a plate. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and pineapple; cook and stir until the pork is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Divide the pork mixture over stacks of two corn tortillas; serve with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Calories 383.6 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 27.7 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 55.27 g 20%
- Total Fat 4.98 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 614.21 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 5.53 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 230.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 147.32 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 22.56 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile Peppers, and Dried Guajillo Chili. Each serving provides about 383.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor made of?
- The main ingredients are Achiote, Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Guajillo Chili, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor?
- 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 383.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor healthy?
- Pineapple Pork Tacos al Pastor has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 383.6 calories and 27.7 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 614.21 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, 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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