Carnitas Taco with Pineapple
A quick and flavorful taco filled with shredded pork, sweet pineapple, crunchy cabbage, and fresh cilantro, finished with a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of red sauce.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 cup carnitas (shredded pork)
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 2 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup purple cabbage (shredded)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 wedge lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 2 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable, about 1 minute per side.
- 2
In the same skillet, add the 1 cup carnitas and 0.5 cup pineapple chunks. Cook over medium-high until the pork is heated through and slightly crispy at the edges, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Divide the pork and pineapple between the tortillas. Top with 0.5 cup shredded purple cabbage and 2 tbsp cilantro.
- 4
Serve with 1 lime wedge and your favorite red sauce on the side. Squeeze lime over the tacos before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- spatula
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