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Pineapple

Pineapple plays a special role in Mexican cooking as a key ingredient in tacos al pastor, where the pork is cooked on a vertical spit alongside slices of pineapple. It also features in fermented tepache drink, pineapple and mint agua fresca, and sweet pineapple tamales enjoyed as a festive treat.

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~£1.49 / each

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Pineapple, part of the fruits section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 16 recipes in our collection, including Tacos al Pastor, Tablecloth Stainer Mole and Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Pineapple

Tacos al PastorTacos

Tacos al Pastor

Tablecloth Stainer MoleMoles

Tablecloth Stainer Mole

Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink)Drinks

Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Drink)

Agua de Jamaica con Frutas (Hibiscus Fruit Water)Drinks

Agua de Jamaica con Frutas (Hibiscus Fruit Water)

Mezcal Curado (Fruit-Infused Mezcal)Drinks

Mezcal Curado (Fruit-Infused Mezcal)

Gringa (Flour Tortilla with Al Pastor Pork and Melted Cheese)Street Food

Gringa (Flour Tortilla with Al Pastor Pork and Melted Cheese)

Frutas Cristalizadas (Crystallised Fruits)Desserts

Frutas Cristalizadas (Crystallised Fruits)

Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada)Drinks

Pineapple Coconut Agua Fresca (Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada)

Sweet Pineapple and Coconut TamalesTamales

Sweet Pineapple and Coconut Tamales

Red Al Pastor Tacos (Traditional Chilli Adobo)Tacos

Red Al Pastor Tacos (Traditional Chilli Adobo)

Cold Fruit PunchDrinks

Cold Fruit Punch

Chicken Pastor TacosTacos

Chicken Pastor Tacos

Mexican Hawaiian Toasted SandwichStreet Food

Mexican Hawaiian Toasted Sandwich

Mexican Christmas Apple SaladNavidad

Mexican Christmas Apple Salad

Jackfruit Al Pastor TacosVegano

Jackfruit Al Pastor Tacos

Cauliflower Al Pastor TacosVegano

Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Pineapple?

Pineapple is used in 16 recipes in our collection, such as Tacos al Pastor and Tablecloth Stainer Mole. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Pineapple in the UK?

You can buy Pineapple online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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