# Hawaiian Enchilada Recipes These Caramelized Pineapple and Roasted Pork Enchiladas are Optimistic By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-enchiladas References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/03/roasted-pork-and-caramelized-pineapple-enchiladas/) These [pineapple and pork enchiladas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-enchiladas) put a Hawaiian twist on a Mexican cuisine classic. From How Sweet It Is, the Roasted Pork and Caramelized Pineapple Enchiladas are best served with margaritas and an extra large side of guacamole. The recipe calls for delicious ingredients like [pork butt or pork shoulder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowcooked-pork-carnitas), [cubed fresh pineapple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-colada-royale-pineapple), homemade chipotle enchilada sauce and grated white cheddar cheese. It's also topped with added fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado and extra pineapple. If you have been suffering with a serious case of the winter blues, these island-inspired pork enchiladas provide a form of food-based escapism. Although the recipe is described by food blogger Jessica as being high maintenance (the pork needs marinating, roasting, stuffing and baking), the enchiladas are well worth the effort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Island-inspired Cuisine:** Opportunity to create new fusion cuisine that combines flavors from different cultures. - **High-maintenance Cooking:** Opportunity to develop new products that simplify complex cooking processes. - **Winter Escapism:** Opportunity to create products and experiences that offer a temporary escape from the cold. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity to create new island-inspired dishes and innovative cooking techniques. - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity to develop new appliances that simplify complex cooking processes and make high-maintenance meals more accessible. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to market travel experiences that offer a temporary escape from winter climates and incorporate island-inspired cuisine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hawaiian-Style Spring Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalua-pork-spring-rolls.md) - [Colorful Carnitas Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-carnitas-taco.md) - [Fiery Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-pineapple-snack.md) - [Tropical Pineapple Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-aloha-trio.md) - [Spicy Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-picante.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Taco Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdez-al-pastor-seasoned-shredded-pork.md) - [Chili Lime Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-green.md) - [Sweet-Yet-Savory Burrito Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-burrito-and-bowl.md) - [Rum-Soaked Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-pineapple.md)