Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercado PasadenaDos Gringas Recipe

Dos Gringas Recipe

Inspired by Mercado Pasadena
Time8h
Serves4

slow-cooked natural pork al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, Yxta salsa brava, avocado salsa, cilantro lime rice, calabacitas, flour tortillas

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Ingredients

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Pork Al Pastor

Method

Pork Al Pastor Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, achiote paste, minced garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and add them to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook the Pork

    Transfer the marinated pork to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the juices from the slow cooker.

Assembling the Dos Gringas

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are pliable.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer a generous amount of the slow-cooked pork al pastor, followed by shredded Oaxaca cheese, sliced red onions, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 7

    Add the Salsas and Avocado

    Drizzle Yxta salsa brava and add diced avocado on top of each assembled taco.

Serving the Dish

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the Dos Gringas with a side of cilantro lime rice and calabacitas.

  2. 9

    Serve and Enjoy

    Enjoy your homemade Dos Gringas with extra salsa and lime wedges on the side if desired.

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