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15-Min Crispy Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Caramelized pork with pineapple, cilantro, and onion in warm tortillas. Skillet-fast, no marinade needed — just sear, toss, and serve.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
15-Min Crispy Pork Tacos Al Pastor
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Add pork and cook, breaking into small pieces and stirring occasionally, until edges brown and crisp, 6–7 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Toss pineapple chunks and onion into the pan, stir, and cook 2 minutes until pineapple caramelizes and onion softens.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and fold in cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet, 20 seconds per side, until pliable.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon pork mixture into tortillas, squeeze lime over top, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • gas stovetop or griddle (for warming tortillas)

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