Jul 14 2026
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Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Don Julio Mexican Kitchen - Waterford lakes
Time3h
Serves6

Marinated pork tacos served with pineapple and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade

Taco Assembly

Method

Marinating the Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, white vinegar, achiote paste, garlic cloves, dried oregano, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into small chunks and place it in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Grill or pan-sear the pork for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until well browned and cooked through.

  2. 4

    Rest the Pork

    Once cooked, remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then, chop it into small bite-sized pieces.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 6

    Build the Tacos

    Place a portion of the chopped pork on each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, and diced onion.

  3. 7

    Serve

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

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