Mexican Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple and Cilantro

Name: Mexican Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple and Cilantro
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Pork shoulder or butt, thinly sliced; 0.5 piece Fresh pineapple, half for marinade, half diced for serving; 3 pieces Dried guajillo chiles; 1 piece Dried ancho chile; 0.5 piece Red onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves Garlic; 3 tbsp Achiote paste; 2 tbsp White vinegar; 60 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 16 pieces Corn tortillas; 0.5 bunch Fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 pieces Lime, cut into wedges for serving; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil for cooking

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 25m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Savor the flavors of Mexico with this authentic Tacos al Pastor recipe! The spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet pork harmonizes perfectly with fresh pineapple and cilantro. This dish is not only delicious but also invites you on a true culinary journey, straight into the world of Mexican street food. Prepare this classic at home and you're guaranteed to enchant your family or friends!

Steps

Prepare Marinade

First, prepare the marinade. Deseed the dried guajillo and ancho chiles, then soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes until softened. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles (with a little soaking water), half of the pineapple (peeled, diced), roughly chopped red onion, garlic, achiote paste, vinegar, orange juice, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Marinate Pork

Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl or a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork and mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Cook Pork

Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat with a little vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade (letting excess drip off) and cook in batches. It's important not to overcrowd the pan so the meat browns nicely instead of steaming. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining meat.

Assemble Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and pliable. Place a generous amount of the cooked al pastor pork on each tortilla. Top with fresh, diced pineapple and chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over them and serve immediately.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	250 kcal	625 kcal
Protein	18g	45g
Fat	15g	37.5g
Carbohydrate	10g	25g
Fiber	2g	5g
Sugar	4g	10g

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Mexican Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple and Cilantro

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Steps

Prepare Marinade

Marinate Pork

Cook Pork

Assemble Tacos

Extra Tips

► For the best flavor, let the meat marinate for at least 4 hours, or even overnight, in the refrigerator.

► Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft and pliable before filling them.

► Experiment with toppings! You can also offer finely chopped onion, salsa, or guacamole on the side.

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