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Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor are a popular Mexican dish made with marinated pork, pineapple, and fresh toppings, served in soft corn tortillas.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Tacos
  • 12 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Marinate the Pork
  1. In a blender, combine pineapple juice, adobo sauce, white vinegar, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place the sliced pork in a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to coat the pork and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Cook the Pork
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated pork onto skewers.
  2. Grill the pork for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
  3. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into small pieces.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
  2. Place a portion of grilled pork on each tortilla, top with diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an authentic flavor, consider using a vertical spit (trompo) for cooking the pork, similar to traditional methods.

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