These smoky pork tortillas are the perfect combination of bold smoky flavours, juicy pork and crisp, fresh toppings. Whether you're looking for a speedy weeknight dinner, a relaxed weekend lunch or a crowd-pleasing meal for entertaining, these wraps are simple to make and packed with flavour.
The pork is seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, chipotle paste, garlic and taco beans in tomato sauce, creating a rich, smoky flavour that works beautifully with soft tortillas. Crisp shredded lettuce and fresh pineapple salsa add balance and texture.
Fresh toppings make all the difference. Crisp lettuce, shredded red cabbage, sliced avocado, coriander and a cooling yoghurt or sour cream dressing contrast beautifully with the warm, smoky pork. Set everything out in bowls and let everyone build their own wraps for a fun, interactive meal that's ideal for families or casual gatherings.
These tortillas are also fantastic for meal prep. Cook the pork in advance and store it separately from the fresh ingredients. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat the pork, warm the tortillas and assemble everything in minutes. Leftover pork also works brilliantly in burrito bowls, quesadillas, loaded nachos or salads, making this recipe incredibly versatile.
Whether served with red rice, grilled corn, sweet potato wedges or a fresh salad, smoky pork tortillas are a satisfying meal that combines comfort, freshness and bold flavour in every bite.
The original recipe appeared in the June 2023 Asda magazine.
TipS
- Optional variations:
- Pulled pork tortillas - make the chipotle honey pulled pork for the filling.
- Spicy jalapeño version - add sliced jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Cheesy pork wraps - add grated mature cheddar or Monterey jack cheese.
- Low-carb version - replace the tortillas with crisp lettuce leaves.
- Breakfast wrap - add scrambled eggs and sliced avocado with the smoky pork mixture.
- This smoky pork tortillas recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - this recipe is an excellent way to transform leftover pulled pork into a quick meal.
Prepare all the fillings in advance but assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the tortillas fresh.
Freeze the cooked pork separately. The salsa and fresh salad ingredients should be added after reheating.
Large flour tortillas are easiest to roll, although wholemeal or corn tortillas can also be used.
Yes - add chipotle chilli flakes, jalapeños or your favourite chilli sauce.
Yes - store the pork, toppings and tortillas separately, then assemble when ready to eat.
Chipotle mayonnaise, lime yoghurt dressing, guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, BBQ sauce and sour cream.
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How to make these Smoky Pork Tortillas
Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 1 small red onion (approx. 60g), finely chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 432g tin pineapple chunks or slices, drained and finely diced (reserve 100ml of the juice)
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced
- 30g fresh coriander, stalks and leaves chopped
- a pinch of salt and plenty freshly ground black pepper
For the smoky pork:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500g lean pork mince
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chipotle paste
- 395g tin taco mixed beans in tomato sauce
To serve:
- 8 soft tortilla wraps
- half an iceberg lettuce, shredded
- sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the salsa ingredients in a large serving bowl with a pinch of salt and plenty of ground black pepper. Set aside.
- For the smoky pork, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat, then add the pork mince and fry for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned all over.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic, paprika and chipotle paste; mix and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the tin of beans in sauce, and the 100ml of pineapple juice. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the tortilla wraps in the microwave or char them for 5 to 10 seconds on each side over a gas flame.
- Transfer the pork and bean mixture to a serving bowl, and take it to the table with the salsa, tortillas, lettuce, sour cream (if using) and any other Mexican sides you fancy. Everyone can assemble their own!
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Smoky Pork Tortillas
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salsa:
- 1 small red onion (approx. 60g) finely chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 432 g (15.2 oz) tin pineapple chunks or slices drained and finely diced (reserve 100ml of the juice)
- 1 red pepper deseeded and diced
- 30 g (1.1 oz) fresh coriander stalks and leaves chopped
- a pinch of salt and plenty freshly ground black pepper
For the smoky pork:
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 500 g (1.1 lb) lean pork mince
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp chipotle paste
- 395 g (13.9 oz) tin taco mixed beans in tomato sauce
To serve:
- 8 soft tortilla wraps
- half an iceberg lettuce shredded
- sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the salsa ingredients in a large serving bowl with a pinch of salt and plenty of ground black pepper. Set aside.
- For the smoky pork, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat, then add the pork mince and fry for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned all over.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic, paprika and chipotle paste; mix and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the tin of beans in sauce, and the 100ml of pineapple juice. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm the tortilla wraps in the microwave or char them for 5 to 10 seconds on each side over a gas flame.
- Transfer the pork and bean mixture to a serving bowl, and take it to the table with the salsa, tortillas, lettuce, sour cream (if using) and any other Mexican sides you fancy. Everyone can assemble their own!
Notes
- Optional variations:
- Pulled pork tortillas - make the chipotle honey pulled pork for the filling.
- Spicy jalapeño version - add sliced jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Cheesy pork wraps - add grated mature cheddar or Monterey jack cheese.
- Low-carb version - replace the tortillas with crisp lettuce leaves.
- Breakfast wrap - add scrambled eggs and sliced avocado with the smoky pork mixture.
- This smoky pork tortillas recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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