Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor are a traditional Mexican dish made with marinated pork, served on corn tortillas and topped with pineapple, onions, and cilantro.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Marinated Pork

2 lbs pork shoulder cut into thin slices
1/4 cup achiote paste
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

Taco Assembly

8 small corn tortillas
1 cup pineapple diced
1 cup onion diced
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
1 lime lime cut into wedges

Method

Prepare the Marinade

In a blender, combine achiote paste, orange juice, pineapple juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Marinate the Pork

Place the sliced pork shoulder in a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Mix well to coat the pork and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Cook the Pork

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.

Assemble the Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove the pork from the grill, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and place it on the tortillas.
Top with diced pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 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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