Charred Pineapple and Jerk-Spiced Pork Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Sweet and smoky charred pineapple complements tender jerk-spiced pork in soft corn tortillas, finished with a tangy cilantro-lime slaw. This Caribbean-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jerk seasoning, olive oil, corn tortillas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb pork shoulder strips with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and 1 tbsp olive oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks and 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes until pineapple is charred on edges and caramelized.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the slaw.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by layering pork, charred pineapple, and cilantro-lime slaw evenly among tortillas and serve immediately.