Jun 09 2026
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Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by El Minuto Cafe
Time5h
Serves3

Three tacos with marinated pork, pineapple, and onions.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Pork

Taco Assembly

Method

Marinated Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, achiote paste, minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate Pork

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

Cooking the Pork

  1. 3

    Cook Pork

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

  2. 4

    Slice Pork

    Once rested, slice the pork into thin strips for easy taco assembly.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Warm Tortillas

    In the same skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble Tacos

    On each tortilla, add a portion of the sliced pork, followed by diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro.

  3. 7

    Serve

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

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