Jul 13 2026
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Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Inspired by AyAyAy! Mexican Cuisine
Time3h
Serves6

Marinated pork, pineapple, salsa, pickled onions, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Marinated Pork

Pineapple Salsa

Pickled Onions

Tacos

Method

Marinated Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and add it to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill or roast the pork for about 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Pineapple Salsa

  1. 4

    Mix the Salsa

    In a medium bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Pickled Onions

  1. 5

    Make the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 6

    Pickle the Onions

    Place the sliced red onions in a jar and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes before using.

Tacos

  1. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or grill until pliable. Fill each tortilla with sliced marinated pork, top with pineapple salsa, and add pickled onions and chopped cilantro.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

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