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Tacos Al Pastor

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Tacos Al Pastor are a popular Mexican street food made with marinated pork, cooked on a vertical spit, then thinly sliced and served on corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp achiote paste
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  2. In a blender, combine softened chiles, garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, achiote paste, oregano, cumin, cloves, black pepper, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Marinate the sliced pork in the chile mixture for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork slices in batches until browned and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame until pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos by placing pork on tortillas, topping with chopped pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use a grill or broiler to achieve slightly charred edges for authentic flavor.
  • Chill the marinade for up to 3 days if preparing in advance.
  • Achiote paste adds the signature color and flavor—do not skip it.
  • Traditionally cooked on a vertical spit, but pan-grilling is a great home alternative.

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