Jun 04 2026
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Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Ophelia
Time5h
Serves6

roasted pastor pork, grilled pineapple, onion and cilantro, corn tortilla, smoked serrano salsa

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Ingredients

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Meat

Toppings

Tortillas

Salsa

Method

Prepare the Marinade

  1. 1

    Make the Marinade

    In a blender, combine achiote paste, orange juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Place pork shoulder in a large bowl or zip-top bag, pour marinade over the pork, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Cook the Pork

  1. 3

    Roast the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place marinated pork in a roasting pan and cover with foil. Roast for 3-4 hours until tender.

  2. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Remove pork from the oven, let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.

Grill the Pineapple

  1. 5

    Grill the Pineapple

    While the pork is roasting, grill pineapple slices on medium heat until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side. Dice and set aside.

Make the Salsa

  1. 6

    Prepare the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine smoked serrano peppers, diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or directly over a flame until pliable.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Fill each tortilla with shredded pork, grilled pineapple, chopped onion, and cilantro. Top with smoked serrano salsa.

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