These slow-cooker pineapple pork tacos combine sweet and savory flavors! They are total comfort food and perfect for your Taco Tuesday or family dinner.
The pork comes out tender and juicy. The pineapple adds a burst of freshness, sweetness, and flavor. Use these Homemade Corn Tortillas! Top them with salsa, fresh cilantro, sour cream, or chopped onions.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Sweet and Savory Harmony: The combination of pork and caramelized pineapple creates a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Juicy and Tender: Slow-cooked pork becomes incredibly tender, and when paired with the burst of juicy pineapple, each bite is a delicious experience.
Versatility: These tacos can be customized to suit your preferences. You can adjust the level of spice, play with toppings, or experiment with different salsa to create a taco that perfectly matches your taste.
Easy to Make: With a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch of pineapple pork tacos in no time. It is a great recipe for beginners, kids, and experienced home cooks.
Taste & Texture
The taste of pineapple pork tacos is a harmonious blend of flavors. The tender, slow-cooked pork is infused with spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic, creating a savory foundation. The caramelized pineapple adds a burst of sweetness and a slightly tangy twist that perfectly complements the savory pork. Together, they create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
In terms of texture, each bite is a delightful combination of soft and juicy pork, caramelized pineapple chunks, and the satisfying crunch of fresh toppings. The contrast between the tender meat and the crispy toppings creates a pleasing mouthfeel that will keep you coming back for seconds.
Expert Tips & Tricks
Slow Cook for Ultimate Tenderness: To achieve melt-in-your-mouth pork, opt for slow cooking. This method allows the pork to become fork-tender and absorb all the flavors from the marinade. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the meat is easily shreddable.
Char the Pineapple: Give your pineapple a quick sear on a hot grill or in a skillet to caramelize its natural sugars. This step intensifies the sweetness and adds a lovely smoky flavor to the tacos.
Play with Toppings: Get creative with your taco toppings! Add freshness with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice. For a little kick, consider adding jalapeños or a drizzle of spicy mayo. The possibilities are endless!
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Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt roast
- ½ onion (roughly chopped)
- ¼ pineapple (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and roughly chopped)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- tortillas, diced pineapple, tomatillo salsa, sour cream, and cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- Place pork shoulder in the bottom of slow cooker.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour over top of pork, cover with lid, and cook until meat is falling apart, 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.
- Shred meat with a fork, drain, and serve with accompaniments.
Jaclyn says
Would you be able to substitute chicken for the pork?
100 Days Admin says
Shouldn't be a problem. If you try it out, let us know how it turns out. Nicole
The Sexy Dietitian says
The tacos are wonderful, easy to make & the kids loved them too! Thank you!!
Lisa says
I'm so glad. Thanks for sharing!
Elise says
This was delicious! I don’t usually comment, but the day got away from me and I didn’t have time for slow cooking, so I converted to the Instant pot and thought I’d share how I did it. First sear the pork (IP sauté mode) 2 to 3 minutes per side in 1 tablespoon of oil. Then pour the pineapple mixture over top, Cook on manual for 40 minutes (20 minutes per pound), and allow pressure to release naturally, about another 25 minutes. I’ll definitely make it again. Maybe next time I’ll get it in early enough to use the slow cooker!
Lisa says
Thanks for sharing - good to know! :)
Emilie says
Thanks for the suggestion. This is exactly what I want to do too!
Katie says
Yum! Made these tonight and even my pickiest of eaters enjoyed them. I barely managed to squirrel away some leftovers for my lunch tomorrow.
Lisa says
That's good and bad! I love leftovers :)
Lori Adler says
Can you substitute canned pineapple, and if so, how much? Thanks!
Lisa says
Yes! 1 to 1 1/2 cups.
Kashif says
Helo
Thanks for sharing usefull information with us
Karina says
I usually keep frozen pineapple chunks on hand. Could you tell me how much frozen pineapple I should use for 1/4 pineapple? Recipe looks delicious!
Lisa says
The frozen pineapple may give off more moisture, but it's definitely worth a try. I'd add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of cubed pineapple. Good luck!