Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Pork tacos topped with pineapple and onions
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Ingredients
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Meat
Toppings
Tortillas
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a blender, combine pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into chunks and place them in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 3
- 4
Rest and Slice
Once cooked, let the pork rest for 10 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
Assembly
- 5
- 6
Assemble Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet. Place sliced pork on each tortilla, then top with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
