Jul 14 2026
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Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant
Time2h
Serves6

Marinated pork tacos served with onions, cilantro, and pineapple.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Toppings

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a blender, combine pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces 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

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Grill the pork for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until well cooked and slightly charred.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Onion

    While the pork is cooking, thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until pliable. Add a portion of the grilled pork to each tortilla, top with sliced red onion, fresh cilantro, and diced pineapple.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Enjoy your Tacos al Pastor with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

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