Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMaloAl Pastor Recipe

Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time5h
Serves10

chile-marinated pork shoulder and pineapple

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Toppings

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Blend Marinade

    In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic cloves, cumin, oregano, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to help it blend.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Pork

    Place the pork shoulder in a large bowl or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  2. 5

    Cook the Pork

    Place the marinated pork shoulder in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and cook in the preheated oven for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender and easy to shred.

  3. 6

    Shred the Pork

    Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then shred the pork using two forks.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare the Toppings

    While the pork is resting, chop the pineapple, white onion, and cilantro.

  2. 8

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.

  3. 9

    Assemble Tacos

    To assemble, place a generous amount of shredded pork on each tortilla, top with pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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