Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Marinated pork with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Taco Fillings
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, white vinegar, dried oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, ancho chili powder, and chipotle chili powder. Mix well until uniform.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes and add it to the marinade. Ensure that all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
- 4
Rest the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into smaller pieces.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Place a portion of the chopped pork onto each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple, onion, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
