Roasted Pork and Caramelized Pineapple Enchiladas.
That calls for a margarita, yes.
Eeeeep. I am SO excited to tell you about a combination that I adore.
Like possibly more excited about this than chocolate and peanut butter, at least for the moment, which is huge right now considering every night I’ve been slathering a little chunk of this corn flaked crisp chocolate with a spoonful of peanut butter and enjoying it like nobody’s business.
Like even more excited that my other current favorite combination, the couch and House of Cards season three, even though I’m slightly underwhelmed and medicating those feelings with the aforementioned choco-PB nightmare. (<-dream)
One of the recipes that I created for Seriously Delish is a pork and pineapple taquito – based on one of my favorite tacos. YES. Pork. And pineapple.
The combo sounds… a little out there? but oh man, it is freaking GOOD.
More than anything I want to share this combo with you over the gigantic, salty rimmed, ice filled margarita.
In the sun.
Preferably not in the snow and not in negative ten degree temps. Let’s move?
So you guys know how every season I seem to get obsessed with one ingredient and just completely run it into the ground? Like make so many recipes with one single thing that it’s totally ridiculous, even if I only share half of those recipes that I make? Let’s see, there have been figs, butternut squash, whipped feta, blood oranges, coconut, heirloom tomatoes and eggs on everything and anything until the point of insanity. And that’s just off the top of my head.
Well. New spring 2015 obsession.
PINEAPPLE.
Pretty crazy over it. Already made four recipes and have another four or five in mind. Eating chocolate with pineapple. Cocktails with pineapple. Everything with pineapple! I can’t wait to bore you profusely with pineapple. It will be delicious.
Annoying maybe. Delicious definitely.
This recipe really sealed the deal on the infatuation. I haven’t made the taquitos from the book in AGES – not since way before the book tour and way way before the baby. I thought about throwing the combo in an easy taco for you but wanted to (selfishly) try it another way for dinner. So enchis it was.
If you’re a pulled pork lover and enjoy it with BBQ sauce, you’ll probably love it with the pineapple. The fruit gets all caramely and golden and roasted and the flavor is incredible. This pork is a bit spicy so if that’s not your thing, leave out the jalapeno or chipotle or both. To be real?
This whole shebang is a leeeettle bit high maintenance. You gotta marinate the pork, roast the pork, stuff the pork in a tortilla and then bake the entire thing, but a lot of it is down time and it is SO worth it. Really. So worth it.
Yeah yeah, I know that I say that about everything. But I mean it. About EVERYTHING. Of course.
No drama at all.
So.
The filling is mixed with the teeniest bit of cheese and enchilada sauce – delicious homemade chipotle sauce – really allowing the pork and pineapple to shine through. It’s covered with more sauce and more cheese and then it’s ready for domination. Add in some extra caramely pineapple and creamy avocado and sour cream and whatever you want.
Maybe guac. Surely guac.
Yesterday I ate an entire bowl of homemade guacamole with the best corn chips ever. THAT was a good day. Now you bring the margs.
Roasted Pork and Caramelized Pineapple Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork butt or shoulder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ red onion, chopped
- ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 12 to 14 (4-inch) flour or corn tortillas – your preference
- for serving: fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, extra pineapple
easy chipotle enchilada sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Take the pork and trim any excess fat from it. Using a sharp knife, cut the pork into 1-inch cubes, removing any bones as you go.
- Add the pineapple, juice, red onion, jalapeno and chipotle peppers to a food processor and blend until pureed. Place the pork cubes in a bowl or resealable plastic bag and cover it with the pureed pineapple mixture. Refrigerate and marinate for anywhere from 2 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Add the pork to a baking dish along with the other cup of pineapple. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degress. Remove the dish from the oven and let the mixture cool slightly, just until it’s cool enough to work with. Shred the pork with 2 forks or throw it in your stand mixer and mix until shredded. Stir 1/4 cups of enchilada sauce and a handful (around 1/3 cup or so) of grated cheese into the shredded pork and pineapple.
- Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spoon some of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish, spreading it around. Spoon some more sauce on a separate plate. Take each tortilla and dip it in the sauce on the plate, running a spoon on both sides just so the tortilla is lightly coated. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll it up, placing it in the baking dish. Once finished, spoon the remaining sauce (you can save a little for drizzling after if desired) over the enchiladas. Cover with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with sour cream, fresh cilantro, extra pineapple and avocado.
easy chipotle enchilada sauce
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Whisk in the flour and cook until it is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk together, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 more minutes before using. Taste and season additionally if needed. I like to make this while the pork is roasting. If it becomes too thick right before using, just whisk in a little stock.
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74 Comments on “Roasted Pork and Caramelized Pineapple Enchiladas.”
I haven’t made the version from your cookbook yet, but these photos…Pinned! I can’t get over pineapple this season either and I can’t wait to try this combo.
gah! making making makin
Agreed ~ even if I gotta make it for “ok, it’s my turn to cook because my wife is flipping out and burned out and has zero ideas for dinner” night. But I can deal. It really is my turn. And the kids must drive her batty all day.
Pineapple and pork is actually one of my favorite combos EVER.
BUT I would have NEVER EVER thought to enchilada-iz eit. What would our taste buds do without you? This is INCR-EDIBLE! Pinned!
Loving pork and pineapple! These are definitely happening, with extra guac. :)
oh my goodness, i need to make this. Pineapple is my favourite!
Pineapple is my second fave fruit to apples, so i understand the obsession. I could eat his bake any night of week; I will bring drinks if you make this :)
Have you grilled your pineapple before putting in salad? I seriously recommend it if you are fan of fruit and veggie salads.
This totally calls for a margarita. I’m loving that caramelized pineapple!!
I love pork and pineapple together! These look like the perfect way to beat the winter blahs that have settled in over here!
This would definitely be a boyfriend approved recipe. He is a huge lover of Mexican food and would melt as soon as he smelled this flavor combination. Making a pitcher of margaritas to go along with this would make him a very happy man indeed.
Love love love this! I’ve been loving coconut-lemon baked pineapple lately – sprinkle slices with a little lemon, then douse in coconut milk and bake – but this looks like a great savoury dish! I could seriously plan an entire three-course meal out of all things pineapple.. I’m obsessed too!
This recipe makes me want spring to come SO MUCH FASTER !!
I like the idea of a grilled or somehow caramelized pineapple salsa on top to add some sweetness.
I’m surprised the pork butt was cooked to shredding level in just half an hour. That sure saves some time!
i have similar house of cards thoughts and it is SO SAD. but i do love the idea of this recipe. may be making soon!! :)
I read the title of this post and screamed YESSS! I LOVE this combination, always have, always will. I’ve grown up in the south with a huge love for Mexican food and the smoky/spicy flavors that it brings, so this recipe is instantly a favorite of mine. Add in some sweet pineapple to balance the spice and you my dear, have a winner winner roasted pork enchilada with carmelized pineapple dinner. Can’t WAIT to try this. Great recipe!
I love all things pineapple and think this combo sounds AMAZING. Sadly, the husband is allergic to this most amazing fruit. Maybe he can just eat cereal while I feast on theses babies…
Oh man this looks incredible – pork + pineapple is one of my favorite combinations in Mexican food! Unfortunately my other half is a pork hater – could I make this with chicken alternatively? Thanks!
yessssssss I’ve been meaning to make enchiladas and I’ll probably have to start with these because I LOVE PORK AND PINEAPPLE. Like when I’m at a mexican restaurant, it’s always either the chorizo option or the pork and pineapple. Can’t wait to try this!!!! :-D
I mighttttt just make the pineapple salsa and take a bag of corn chips to the face and call it a “healthy” dinner tonight… because fruit! and peppers are a vegetable right? oh crap they have seeds… are they a fruit too? life just became complicated. WAIT onion is a vegetable. it’s now basically a salad in my mind.
Oh yeah! These have got everything, the whole enchilada!
Pineapple and pork is one of my favorite combos!! There is a place near us that has great pork tacos with a pineapple salsa!
These look so delicious! I love fresh pineapple, you can never have too many recipes with it!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
One of my favorite flavor combos, these sound and look incredible!
These look so good! I want to make them right now! Fresh pineapple = love! :)
Ahhhh these enchiladas look so delicious, Jessica. Love!!!
Caramelized pineapple! My day looks that much brighter :)
I was THIS close to making your taquitos…but then I left my grocery shopping list at home and couldn’t remember what I had meal planned for so then I think we ended up eating something depressing like omelets for 2 nights that week. I’m so intrigued by this pork + pineapple business. Will be trying these!
Because I can’t eat cheese, I’m officially getting sidetracked by your mention of ‘pork and pineapple taquito’ instead!!!
Caramelized pineapples are like my new jam. I’m already salivating just thinking about this recipe.
These look incredible. I never cook pork at home (well, except bacon I guess…), but these are totally making me want to!
I loooooove pineapple so bring on all the pineapple recipes this 2015! I cant wait to try this recipe. Oh and I am finally watching The Affair. You were right, soooo good. I gotta get on the house of cards phenom.
This looks amazing! I sat down to read your cookbook, and didn’t make it through the breakfast section before getting up to make the sweet potato hash recipe. Your quick and delicious recipes have saved me from pulling through the Starbucks drive through tomorrow, and I am so thankful for that! Please never making these delicious recipes :) thank you!
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Looks amazingly delicious! Nice combination of pork and pineapple, I should try it since I am always making chicken and pineapple( the bomb diggity). My hubby will love me for that and love you for the recipe.
Does your pork butt actually pull at 145? i have found that it needs to get to at least 190 for the collagen the break down enough to properly shred, otherwise you get more of a chopped pork.
This looks unreal, in the best way possible! Love sweet and spicy combos.
Oh my Goooooosh. It’s like you know my soul. These are totally happening in my house.
This looks and sounds amazing, yum!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
This looks amazing!!! Yes to pork and pineapple. I could just dig into that plate and then go back for seconds and thirds!!
Keep the pineapple obsession rolling! I made this recipe yesterday while streaming house of cards, it was the perfect afternoon. Everyone loved them! Before roasting the pork next time I will drain off the excess marinade, I think that will make the pork easier to pull post-roasting. Great recipe :))
This is incredible! I love the combination of flavors and your photos are mouthwatering!
Pineapple + Pork is so dreamy. These sound like the perfect dish to entertain with for my mexican dinner next week. Indeed!
I love the combination of pork and pineapple!
This dish looks fantastic! Love the pork and pineapple combination!
Sweet baby j. If this tastes like what I think it does (el pastor) then I may have found my new favorite enchilada recipe. I want to shower you in edible glitter sprinkles as gratitude.
WOW. Those sound AMAZING!!!!! Can’t wait to try! You always have the best recipes!
JUST stepped foot in San Fran and this is SO pumping me up for west coast mexican!!! this dish looks increds Jess, love love!
This is seriously creative and sounds AMAZING! Enchiladas are my all time favorite. I’ve got to make these!
These enchiladas look seriously delicious, pork and pineapple go so well together and your photos are dreamy!
These look and sound amazing!
xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Pork and pineapple is such a great combination! I made a Filipino pork adobo with pineapple that I really love. These enchiladas are a must-try!
We made the taquitos and LOVED them!! I can’t wait to try this version, yay for Mexican!