Jul 13 2026
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Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Allegory
Time3h
Serves6

Griddled Corn Tortillas. Slow Roasted Marinated Pork. Cilantro-Lime Rice. Pico de Gallo. Salsa Verde.

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Ingredients

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For the Pork

For the Cilantro-Lime Rice

For the Pico de Gallo

For the Salsa Verde

For the Tortillas

Method

For the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a blender, combine pineapple juice, white vinegar, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and bay leaves. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl or resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the pork is well coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Slow Roast the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Cover with foil and roast for about 3-4 hours until tender. Shred the pork with two forks and keep warm.

For the Cilantro-Lime Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the long grain rice and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.

  2. 5

    Add Cilantro and Lime

    Once the rice is cooked, remove it from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

For the Pico de Gallo

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

For the Salsa Verde

  1. 7

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine tomatillos, fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

For the Tortillas

  1. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable. Keep them warm in a cloth or tortilla warmer.

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