Grilled Blackened Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Juicy pork grilled with a spicy blackening rub and topped with a fresh, sweet pineapple salsa for a vibrant taco experience. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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 tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 8 small corn tortillas

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 lb pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch strips with 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mix until each piece is thoroughly coated.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the pork strips for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Stir gently to mix and let sit to meld flavors.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side until pliable. Assemble tacos by placing grilled pork strips in each tortilla and topping with pineapple salsa before serving.