Authentic Tacos al Pastor Recipe
Tacos al Pastor: Juicy pork shoulder marinated in a flavorful blend of chilies and pineapple, slow-cooked, thinly sliced, and served on warm tortillas with fresh cilantro, onions, and pineapple – a mouthwatering taste of Mexico!
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Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Blender (Hand or Electric)
- Trompo recommended for authentic taste
- Oven or Grill if don't have trompo
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Tongs
- Skewers
- Tortilla Warmer
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 pounds pork shoulder thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 3 dried guajillo chilies stemmed and seeded
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon achiote paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Diced onions for garnish
- Pineapple chunks for garnish
- Salsa optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine pineapple chunks, guajillo chilies, garlic, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until you have a smooth marinade.
- Place the sliced pork in a bowl and cover it with the marinade. Ensure each piece is well-coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- If using a vertical rotisserie (trompo), stack the marinated pork and cook it on the rotating spit for 1.5 to 2 hours until fully cooked and the outer layer is crispy.
- If using an oven or grill, cook the marinated pork at a low temperature, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Warm the corn tortillas.
- Place a few slices of the cooked pork on each tortilla.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and pineapple chunks. Add salsa if desired.
- Serve the Tacos al Pastor warm and enjoy the burst of flavors in each bite.
Notes
- Marination Time: Allow enough time for the pork to marinate—ideally overnight—for maximum flavor.
- Cooking Method: Choose a cooking method that suits your kitchen, whether it's a vertical rotisserie, oven, or grill.
- Slice Thinly: Thinly slice the cooked pork for an authentic texture and better distribution of flavors in each taco.
- Toppings to Taste: Customize toppings like cilantro, onions, and pineapple according to personal preference for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 3g