Grilled Pineapple and Pulled Pork Tacos

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Grilled Pineapple and Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

The combination of sweet and savory flavors in these Grilled Pineapple and Pulled Pork Tacos is delicious. The juicy, caramelized pineapple slices perfectly complement the tender, smoky pulled pork. Finish with fresh cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime for a flavor-packed taco.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Serve with lime wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into large chunks
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours, 20 minutes

Instructions

• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Combine cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
• Rub the spice mixture over the pork chunks.
• Add chicken broth to the pork in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
• Cook, covered, on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until pork is tender and easily falls apart with a fork.
• Take the pork out of the pot and shred it with two forks.
• In the meantime, toss the pineapple slices with the vegetable oil.
• Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear.
• Heat tortillas on the grill or in the microwave before assembling tacos.
• Add pulled pork, grilled pineapple, cilantro, queso fresco, and red onion to each tortilla.
• Serve with wedges of lime.

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