Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Soft corn tortillas filled with marinated pork and pineapple.
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Ingredients
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Marinated Pork
Tacos Assembly
Method
Marinated Pork
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine the dried ancho and guajillo chilies (remove seeds and stems), garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, white vinegar, sugar, and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.
Marinate the Pork
Place the sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
Cook the Pork
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off. Grill or cook the pork for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into smaller pieces.
Tacos Assembly
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a portion of the cooked pork, followed by diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.