Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTumericoAl Pastor Tacos Recipe

Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Tumerico
Time1h 30m
Serves2

2 tacos, tumerico carnitas, pineapple, house adobo chipotle sauce, cashew cream. With beans, rice and spinach salad. (THIS DISH IS SPICY!!)

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Ingredients

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Al Pastor Pork and Taco Toppings

House Adobo Chipotle Sauce

Method

Marinate and prep pork

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine pork shoulder with turmeric, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, adobo sauce, pineapple juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly; cover and marinate 45-60 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare pineapple and red onion for serving by dicing pineapple and thinly slicing onion.

Cook pork and pineapple

  1. 3

    Sear or grill the marinated pork over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 8-12 minutes.

  2. 4

    Caramelize pineapple chunks on the grill or in a skillet until browned.

Cashew cream

  1. 5

    Soak cashews in water for 30-60 minutes, then drain.

  2. 6

    Blend the cashews with 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed for desired consistency.

House adobo chipotle sauce

  1. 7

    Whisk adobo chipotle sauce with a tablespoon of water to loosen if very thick.

Sides: rice and beans

  1. 8

    Cook rice according to package instructions.

  2. 9

    Warm black beans in a saucepan with a pinch of salt.

Spinach salad

  1. 10

    In a large bowl, toss spinach leaves with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

Warm tortillas and assemble tacos

  1. 11

    Warm tortillas on a dry skillet until pliable.

  2. 12

    Spread a thin layer of cashew cream on each tortilla.

  3. 13

    Top with pork, caramelized pineapple, onion slices, and chopped cilantro.

  4. 14

    Drizzle a small amount of house adobo chipotle sauce over the fillings.

  5. 15

    Squeeze fresh lime over the tacos if desired.

Serve

  1. 16

    Plate two tacos per person with a side of rice and beans and a portion of spinach salad.

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