Spicy Dominican-Style Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Juicy pork marinated in vibrant Dominican spices, grilled and served in soft corn tortillas with a refreshing pineapple salsa for a tropical twist. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, adobo seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
1 tbsp adobo seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cup diced small pineapple
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
8 small corn tortillas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

The grilling tools we’d reach for here → Best Grilling Tools and BBQ Gadgets for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder with 1 tbsp adobo seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 small minced jalapeño. Set aside.
Step 3: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering grilled pork and pineapple salsa on each tortilla. Serve immediately.