Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Name: Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurants Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Pork shoulder; 200 ml Pineapple juice; 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbs Dried oregano; 1 tbs Cumin; 2 tbs Chili powder; 1 tbs Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 60 ml White vinegar; 1 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped; 12 pieces Corn tortillas; 1 cup Pineapple, diced; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 2 pieces Lime wedges

Inspired by Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant

Time3h

Serves6

Marinated pork tacos with pineapple and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

3 1/3 lb (1.5 kg) Pork shoulder

7/8 cup (200 ml) Pineapple juice

4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 tbs Dried oregano

1 tbs Cumin

2 tbs Chili powder

1 tbs Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup (60 ml) White vinegar

1 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped

Taco Assembly

12 pieces Corn tortillas

1 cup Pineapple, diced

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

2 pieces Lime wedges

Method

Marinade Preparation

Prepare the Marinade

In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and white vinegar. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Marinate the Pork

Cut the pork shoulder into small chunks and add it to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

Cook the Pork

Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the pork for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into small pieces.

Taco Assembly

Prepare the Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until soft. Assemble the tacos by adding a generous amount of the grilled pork, diced pineapple, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.

Serve

Serve the tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy your Tacos Al Pastor!