Jul 13 2026
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Taco De Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Tacos Atarantados
Time2h 30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Marinade for the Pork

Taco Assembly

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into smaller pieces for easier marinating.

  2. 2

    Mix the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, white vinegar, and chipotle peppers. Mix well to create a marinade.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Pork

    Add the pork pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 4

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Grill the Pork

    Remove the pork from the marinade and grill it for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

  3. 6

    Rest and Dice

    Remove the grilled pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, dice it into small pieces.

Taco Assembly

  1. 7

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until warm.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place a generous amount of diced pork onto each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and a drizzle of salsa verde.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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