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Grilled Pork and Pineapple Soft Tacos

 

 

A version of tacos al pastor...
 

1 small 

 

pineapple, cut into ½-inch cubes (juice reserved)

 

1 lb 

 

pork tenderloin, cut into ½-inch cubes

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

1½ tsp 

 

pure chili powder or hot paprika

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

½ tsp 

 

ground black pepper

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

1 medium 

 

onion, halved crosswise

 

2 Tbs 

 

red wine vinegar

 

1 cup 

 

chopped cabbage

 

½ cup 

 

chopped cilantro

 

 

 

chunky fresh salsa

 

8 corn 

 

tortillas

 

 

1

Mix together in a large bowl the pork, garlic, chili powder, salt pepper and cumin. Let stand for 5 minutes. Thinly slice half of the onion and add. Also add vinegar and reserved pineapple juice. Stir briefly. Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature (or longer in refrigerator). If chilled, bring to room temperature before grilling.

2

Peheat grill or broiler. Thread pork and pineapple chunks alternately onto 8 skewers. Discard marinade. Grill kebobs or broil 4" from heat for 2 minutes per side. (8 minutes total), or until pork is no longer pink in the center. Transfer to a platter.

3

While pork is cooking, finely chop remaining half of onion. Place onions, cabbage and salsa into individual serving bowls. Place all of the tortillas in a paper towel that has been sprinkles with a few Tablespoons of water. Heat on half-heat for about 2½ minutes in the microwave. Keep wrapped and place in basket. Serve tacos immediately with fixings.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

351.20

 

Calories From Fat (15%)

 

52.00

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5.74g

 

9%

 

Saturated Fat 1.63g

 

8%

 

Cholesterol 73.71mg

 

25%

 

Sodium 390.57mg

 

16%

 

Potassium 829.63mg

 

24%

 

Carbohydrates 49.04g

 

16%

 

Dietary Fiber 5.82g

 

23%

 

Sugar 20.64g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 43.22g

 

 

 

Protein 28.27g

 

57%

 

WW Points 6.7

 

 

 

 

 Recipe Source

Modified from Healthy Latin Cooking

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