Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Marinated pork tacos with pineapple
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Tacos
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the chiles
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Place them in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the marinade
In a blender, combine the softened chiles, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, ground oregano, salt, black pepper, pineapple juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Marinate the pork
Cut the pork shoulder into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 4
- 5
Prepare the pineapple
While the pork is cooking, chop fresh pineapple into small chunks. You can also grill the pineapple for a few minutes for added flavor.
Assembling the Tacos
- 6
- 7
Assemble the tacos
On each tortilla, place a portion of the grilled pork, top with fresh pineapple chunks, chopped cilantro, and slices of radish. Drizzle with salsa verde and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 8
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.