Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Pork tacos with pineapple and onions.
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Ingredients
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Meat
Toppings
Method
Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Pork
Cut the pork shoulder into small chunks and add it to the marinade. Mix well, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Pork
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add it to the skillet. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Marinade
Pour the reserved marinade over the seared pork and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded.
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft. Spoon the shredded pork onto each tortilla.
- 7
Add Toppings
Top the pork with diced pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
