Grilled Latin-Style Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Juicy grilled pork marinated in a blend of Latin spices, served on warm corn tortillas with a fresh, tangy pineapple salsa. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb pork shoulder strips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss thoroughly to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 minced jalapeño (seeded), 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork strips for about 3-4 minutes per side or until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing grilled pork evenly among tortillas and topping with pineapple salsa. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.