Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBesito Mexican RestaurantTacos Al Pastor Recipe

Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves6

Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Method

Marinating the Pork

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the pork shoulder slices with pineapple juice, white vinegar, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, ancho chili powder, chipotle pepper, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Mix and Marinate

    Mix everything well until the pork is fully coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the pork to a resealable bag.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate

    Let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 4

    Preheat Grill/Skillet

    Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.

  2. 5

    Cook the Pork

    Grill or cook the pork slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are well caramelized and cooked through.

  3. 6

    Rest and Slice

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into smaller pieces.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 8

    Add Pork

    Place a generous amount of the cooked pork on each tortilla.

  3. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.

  4. 10

    Serve

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

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