Coogirl Candy Spicy Pineapple Pork Tacos

Coogirl Candy Spicy Pineapple Pork Tacos

These tacos balance tangy charred pineapple, smoky pork, and a sweet jalapeño finish from Coogirl Candy. The jam is used two ways: warmed into a glaze that gives the hot pork a glossy finish and stirred into the cool pineapple salsa dressing so the sweet‑spicy flavor appears across the whole taco.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced or cut into small strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
• Coogirl glaze
  • 1/3 cup Coogirl Candy
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
• Charred pineapple salsa
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced and charred
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp Coogirl Candy (stirred into dressing)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Extra cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

1. Make the charred pineapple: Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Add pineapple cubes and char until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool slightly.
2. Prepare the salsa: In a bowl combine charred pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion and chopped cilantro. Whisk together lime juice and 2 tsp Coogirl Candy until smooth and toss with the salsa. Season with salt and pepper and chill while you cook the pork.
3. Season the pork: In a bowl toss pork strips with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Make the glaze: In a small saucepan warm 1/3 cup Coogirl Candy with 1 tsp lime juice and 1 tsp soy sauce over low heat until loosened and brushable, about 1 minute. Keep warm.
5. Cook the pork: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork in a single layer and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. In the last minute brush pork with the warm Coogirl glaze so pieces become glossy. Remove from heat.
6. Assemble tacos: Place a few pieces of glazed pork in each warmed tortilla. Top with a spoonful of charred pineapple salsa, avocado slices and extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and extra Coogirl Candy if desired.
7. Serve immediately: These are best when the pork is warm and glossy and the salsa is cool and bright.

Notes

• Creative use of product: Coogirl Candy is warmed into a glaze for the hot pork and stirred into the chilled pineapple salsa so the jam’s jalapeño sweetness appears in both hot and cold components.
• Heat control: The jam contains jalapeño pieces. Use less in the salsa or strain small pieces out for milder heat.
• Make ahead: Prepare salsa a few hours ahead and refrigerate; rewarm glaze before finishing pork.