Best 5 Grilled Pork Tacos With Papaya Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of grilled pork tacos, a culinary delight that combines the smokiness of grilled pork with the vibrant freshness of papaya salsa. This dish is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, with tender pork, crispy tortillas, and a sweet-tangy salsa that awakens your palate. The recipe includes a detailed guide on grilling the pork to perfection, ensuring juicy and flavorful results. It also provides instructions for making the papaya salsa, a refreshing accompaniment that adds a tropical twist to the tacos. Additionally, the article offers a recipe for a simple guacamole, a classic Mexican condiment that complements the tacos beautifully. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article equips you to create a delicious and authentic Mexican meal that will impress your family and friends.

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GRILLED TUNA WITH HOT PINEAPPLE-PAPAYA SALSA



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
4 tuna steaks (about 5 ounces each)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup diced pineapple
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
8 ounces somen noodles, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Coat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat to preheat. Season both sides of tuna with salt and cracked pepper. Place tuna on hot pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine pineapple, papaya, onion, chile pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and chili oil. Mix well and season, to taste, with salt. Serve tuna over noodles and spoon salsa over top.

GRILLED PORK TACOS



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My family raves about this moist pork with smoked paprika and pineapple. I dish it up next to brown rice and a salad of avocado and tomatoes. -E Gelesky, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless pork ribeye chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup canned unsweetened pineapple tidbits plus 1 tablespoon reserved juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches), warmed
Reduced-fat sour cream or plain yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pork with 2 tablespoons lime juice and seasonings; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix beans, pineapple with reserved juice, onion, cilantro and remaining lime juice., Thread pork onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove pork from skewers; serve in tortillas. Top with bean mixture and, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED PORK & PAPAYA TACOS



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As you know, grilled pork loves fruit! But if you've never tried pork with papaya, you're in for quite a taco treat tonight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield Makes 6 servings, two tacos each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 cups chopped peeled papayas, divided
1/2 cup GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1-1/4 lb. boneless country-style pork ribs
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tsp. cracked black pepper
12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Place barbecue sauce, 1 cup of the papayas, the mustard and cumin in blender; blend until smooth. Pour over ribs in resealable plastic bag. Seal bag; turn to evenly coat ribs with barbecue sauce mixture. Refrigerate 4 hours to marinate, turning bag occasionally. Remove ribs from marinade; discard bag and marinade.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill ribs 12 to 15 min. on each side or until cooked through. Shred meat with two forks.
  • Mix remaining 1 cup papayas, the mint and pepper; spread evenly onto tortillas. Top with meat; roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 910 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

GRILLED PORK TACOS WITH PAPAYA SALSA



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Make and share this Grilled Pork Tacos With Papaya Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 papaya, peeled, seeded, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 small red chile, seeded and fine chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 lb boneless center cut pork loin roast, cut in 2x1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup fresh papaya, chopped
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
10 corn tortillas (cooked in oil)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (6 oz)
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Salsa: Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chilled.
  • Makes 3 cups salsa.
  • Cook pork in 10-inch skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in papaya and pineapple.
  • Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Heat oven to 425°F
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of the pork mixture onto half of each tortilla; top with about 2 tbsp of the cheese.
  • Fold tortillas over filling.
  • Arrange five of the filled tortillas in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch; brush with melted margarine.
  • Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Repeat with remaining tacos.
  • Serve with Papaya Salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.6, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 270.9, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.3, Protein 16.7

PAPAYA SALSA



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Make and share this Papaya Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large papaya
1/4 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Peel, split, and seed papaya; chop coarsely.
  • Mix together all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Serve over grilled fish such as ahi tuna, swordfish; also grilled chicken.

Tips:

  • To make the pork tacos extra flavorful, marinate the pork chops in a mixture of chili powder, cumin, garlic, and lime juice for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the pork chops over mesquite or hickory wood chips.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pork chops in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Make sure to cook the pork chops to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • While the pork chops are grilling, make the papaya salsa. Simply combine diced papaya, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.
  • Serve the grilled pork chops with papaya salsa, tortillas, and your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Grilled pork tacos with papaya salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting taco recipe, give these grilled pork tacos with papaya salsa a try.

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