Sheet Pan Chipotle Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender chipotle-spiced pork roasted on a sheet pan, served with a fresh pineapple salsa for a vibrant taco night. This mexican-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs pork shoulder, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder with 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the seasoned pork cubes in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until pork is browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: While pork roasts, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl to make the pineapple salsa. Mix well and set aside.
4. Step 4: Warm 12 small corn tortillas in a hot dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the roasted chipotle pork onto tortillas and topping with the fresh pineapple salsa for a bright, spicy contrast.