Taco Al Pastor Recipe
Marinated pork with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Toppings
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, white vinegar, adobo sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chipotle chili powder. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into small pieces. Add the pork to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
- 4
Rest the Pork
Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it thinly.
Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
Place a generous amount of sliced pork on each tortilla. Top with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.