Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Three tacos filled with marinated pork, served with pineapple.
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Ingredients
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For the Marinade
For the Tacos
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine pineapple juice, guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, white vinegar, and chipotle in adobo. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into chunks and place it in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
Cook the Pork
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assembling the Tacos
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
Slice the grilled pork into thin strips. Place a portion of pork on each tortilla, top with diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, and diced onion. Serve with lime wedges on the side.