Pastor Taco Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinated Pork
Taco Assembly
Method
Marinating the Pork
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Cooking the Pork
- 3
Cook the Pork
Remove the pork from the marinade and place it in a slow cooker. Add bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat and bay leaves.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
To assemble each taco, place a portion of the shredded pork on a warm tortilla. Top with chopped onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and salsa on the side.
