BBQ Pork Tacos

This recipe initially appeared on Real Housemoms, where I am a contributor. 

There are two types of taco people: flour tortilla people and corn tortilla people. Which are you? 

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com


 

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage.

When pork loin goes on sale, I buy a whole bunch. It is one of the cuts of meat that doesn’t break the bank and is grossly underutilized. And one of our favorites recipes to make with it are pork tacos!

Make sure you PIN BBQ Pork Tacos! 

When most folks think of a pork loin recipe, they associate needing to prepare and serve it as a roast, instead of chopping it up or making it into pulled pork

BBQ Pork Tacos use a pork loin, baked to perfection and then chopped and tossed with BBQ sauce. Pork loin cooks into just 25-35 minutes so it is perfect for a quick dinner recipe. 

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com

The cook time is going to vary greatly since the size of your pork loin can also vary greatly. Make sure your pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees before serving.

People tend to overcook pork, making it chewy and tough. Don’t be one of these people and make sure to use a meat thermometer

While the pork cooks, take time to get the rest of the ingredients for your delicious BBQ Pork Tacos ready. Although a time saver to buy shredded, I highly recommend buying a whole head of red cabbage and chopping it yourself.

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com

It saves money, is much fresher and can be tossed into other salads. You never know how long that bag has ben sitting there and the cabbage can often be dry and browned. 

Pineapple salsa takes juicy pineapple with spicy jalapeno, red onion and bell pepper tossed in lime juice. It is fresh and tasty, compliments BBQ sauce perfectly.

Looking for an easy homemade salsa recipe? With pineapple, jalapenos, peppers and lime juice, you can't go wrong with this Pineapple Salsa recipe! #pineapplesalsa #pineapplesalsarecipe #homemadesalsarecipe www.savoryexperiments.com

Pineapple salsa can also be used in many other recipes like on top of a salad or grilled chicken and shrimp. 

Use your favorite BBQ sauce to dress the pork. Like sweet? Go for it! Want some extra heat? Make face sweat, we support you.

There is no wrong answer when it comes to the flavor of BBQ sauce you use. Here are my favorite homemade BBQ sauces: 

Close up of a BBQ pork taco

And while my recipe calls for a pork tenderloin to be baked and chopped, you can easily adapt this recipe to a slow cooker by tossing the pork ingredients into the slow cooker and setting on low for 4 hours. 

At this point you can either shredded the pork with two forks or still chop it up as the original recipes calls for. 

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com
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Tools for making BBQ Pork Tacos:

Tortilla Warmer – the perfect way to get and keep your tortillas at the perfect temperture.

9 x 13 Glass Baking Dish– an absolute essential for any kitchen! Use it for baking, marinating or storing. Get one with a lid, you’ll thank me later.

Wood cutting board – wood won’t dull your knives like plastic and if treated properly, has natural antimicrobial properties.

Meat Thermometer– Every home kitchen should have a meat thermometer. Never take a guess as to if something is done again!

BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com
BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage. #porktacos #tacotuesday www.savoryexperiments.com

BBQ Pork Tacos

5 from 6 votes
BBQ Pork Tacos are a colorful and easy weeknight dinner. Zesty BBQ sauce paired with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa and crunchy red cabbage.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin:

For Tacos:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, garlic powder, sugar and Kosher salt in a small bowl.
  • Pat pork loin dry with a paper towel and crust with spice mixture.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-size pieces.
  • Transfers to a mixing bowl and toss with BBQ sauce.
  • Wrap corn tortillas in aluminum foil and place in hot oven for 5 minutes.
  • Assemble tacos by dividing BBQ pork, red cabbage and pineapple salsa in each corn tortilla. Garnish with fresh jalapenos, cilantro, Maldon sea salt and lime wedges, if desired.
  • If you made this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it and if you made any changes. We love comments! 

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal, Carbohydrates: 69 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 73 mg, Sodium: 2011 mg, Potassium: 883 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Sugar: 27 g, Vitamin A: 805 IU, Vitamin C: 25.8 mg, Calcium: 114 mg, Iron: 3 mg
Author: Jessica Formicola
Calories: 450
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: pork tacos
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Jessica Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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  1. 5 stars
    I love pork taco and cabbage in them sounds terrific I would devour these any time of the week or day!
    They really look fabulous!

  2. 5 stars
    You’re absolutely right about pork tenderloin. It’s such a versatile cut of meat, and for some reason, it’s not widely used. My family loves it for bbq’ing, and I am going to put these tacos on the menu for next week. Looks great!

  3. 5 stars
    These colors pop! I love all the fresh ingredients in these colorful tacos. Perfect for taco tuesday

  4. 5 stars
    I love this combination of bbq pork and sweet pineapple salsa – so good, especially with the added crunch from the cabbage – yum!