Pastor (pork) Tacos Recipe

Taco Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Pork

   Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and cumin.

2. 2

   Sear the Pork

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Aromatics

   Chop the onion and garlic. Add them to the pot with the seared pork and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add Chipotle and Simmer

   Stir in the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, followed by enough water to cover the pork. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the pork is tender.

5. 5

   Shred the Pork

   Once the pork is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the pot and mix it with the sauce.

6. 6

   Prepare the Tortillas

   Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

7. 7

   Assemble the Tacos

   On each tortilla, add a generous portion of the pork filling. Top with chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and avocado.

8. 8

   Finish with Lime

   Drizzle lime juice over the assembled tacos and serve immediately.