Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Tacos
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chiles
In a small pot, add the guajillo and ancho chiles, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Blend the Marinade
In a blender, combine the softened chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Marinate the Pork
Place the sliced pork shoulder in a large bowl or a ziplock bag. Pour the blended marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork
- 4
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
- 6
Chop the Pork
Once rested, chop the grilled pork into small pieces.
Assembling the Tacos
- 7
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 8
Assemble the Tacos
Place a generous portion of the chopped pork on each tortilla. Top with chopped onion, cilantro, and diced pineapple. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
