Jun 09 2026
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Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Vuelve A La Vida
Time1h
Serves4

Traditional tacos with marinated pork and pineapple.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Taco Assembly

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, chipotle peppers, minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and white vinegar. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Pork

    Cut the pork shoulder into thin slices and add to the marinade. Ensure all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Pork

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook the pork for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until well browned and cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into small pieces.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Pineapple

    While the pork is resting, grill or sauté the diced pineapple for about 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized. This enhances the sweetness and flavor.

Taco Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the taco tortillas on the grill or in a pan for a few seconds on each side. On each tortilla, layer cooked pork, sautéed pineapple, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.

  2. 6

    Serve

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

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