Spicy pork tacos with red onion and pineapple

opentacoWhen I was a freshman in high school I went with a girlfriend and her parents to Disney World. While dining, I believe in Epcot, we stopped at a Mexican-themed restaurant where I ordered pork tacos that came with an amazing red onion and pineapple topping. I’ve dreamed of it since then.

With the leftover pork from this weekend, I picked up a package of soft tortilla shells and a can of crushed pineapple to make the dish I remember so well. And I’ll admit, it’s no Disney World dish, but it’s pretty darn good.

porkRecipe for spicy pork tacos

  • 1 pound of shredded pork
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • several drops of Tabasco
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • soft tortilla shells
  • shredded cheese, optional

Toss the shredded pork with some olive oil into a skillet. Add the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, chicken stock, Tabasco and garlic powder. Let it cook to a simmer until it’s all well mixed together.

Toss the red onion, pineapple and cilantro.

Lay out a tortilla shell, add your portion of pork and top with the onion/pineapple mixture. If you desire, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

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