Pastor Taco Recipe

Name: Beefsides Pastor Taco Recipe
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs Pork shoulder; 1 cup Pineapple juice; 4 tbs Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Chili powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Lime juice; 12 pieces Taco tortillas; 1 cup Chopped onion; 1 cup Cilantro, chopped; 1 cup Pico de gallo; 2 pieces Limes, cut into wedges

Inspired by Beefside

Time5h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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Marinated Pork

2 lbs Pork shoulder

1 cup Pineapple juice

4 tbs Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Cumin

2 tsp Chili powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs ReaLime juice

Taco Assembly

12 pieces Taco tortillas

1 cup Chopped onion

1 cup Cilantro, chopped

1 cup Pico de gallo

2 pieces Limes, cut into wedges

Method

Marinated Pork Preparation

Prepare the marinade

In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Whisk until well blended.

Marinate the pork

Place the pork shoulder in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

Cook the pork

Preheat your grill or oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the pork from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill or roast the pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C), approximately 3-4 hours, turning occasionally.

Rest and shred the pork

Remove the pork from the grill or oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Shred the pork using two forks.

Taco Assembly

Warm the tortillas

While the pork is resting, warm the taco tortillas on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.

Assemble the tacos

Place a generous amount of shredded pork on each tortilla. Top with chopped onion, cilantro, and pico de gallo. Serve with lime wedges on the side.