Taco Al Pastor Recipe
Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro
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Ingredients
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Meat
Toppings
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine the pineapple juice, white vinegar, dried ancho chilies (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained), garlic cloves, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and adobo sauce. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into small chunks and place them 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
- 3
- 4
Rest the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Then chop into small pieces.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
- 6
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, heat the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- 7
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a generous portion of the chopped pork, followed by the diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
