Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Tacos Al Pastor right in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe. Marinated pork, grilled to perfection, and served in warm corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro – a taste of authentic Mexican street food!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon achiote paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Boil the dried chiles, then blend with garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, achiote paste, and seasonings.
- Marinate the Pork: Coat the sliced pork with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Grill the Pork: Cook the marinated pork slices until charred and cooked through.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill warm tortillas with the grilled pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
- Serve: Accompany with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- Add extra heat with sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- For a traditional touch, skewer and grill the marinated pork and pineapple vertically.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
