Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Pork and Pineapple Tacos

INGREDIENTS:

20-ounce can pineapple chunks in juice
tablespoon 
chili powder
pound 
pork tenderloin, cut into ½-inch slices
jalapeños, thinly sliced
1/2 
teaspoon 
kosher salt
tablespoons 
canola oil
12 
corn tortillas, warmed
1/2 
red onion, sliced
1/4 
cup 
fresh cilantro
1/2 
cup 
crumbled Cotija, ricotta salata, or Feta (4 ounces)
Lime wedges, for servin





Directions:


  1. Combine 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserving the chunks), the chili powder, pork, and half the jalapeños in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Remove the pork from the marinade, shake off the excess liquid, and season with salt.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in batches until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding the remaining tablespoon of oil between batches. Thinly slice.
  3. Top the tortillas with the pork, pineapple chunks, onion, cilantro, cheese, and the remaining jalapeño.
  4. Serve with the lime wedges.

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