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Tacos al Pastor: Discover the Ultimate Flavorful Recipe!

Tacos al Pastor is a delicious Mexican dish made with marinated pork, grilled to perfection and served in corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 medium pineapple peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the pork shoulder slices, pineapple juice, white vinegar, orange juice, adobo sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to coat the pork evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
  2. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  4. Grill the pork slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely charred and cooked through. Add the pineapple rings to the grill during the last few minutes of cooking, turning until caramelized.
  5. Once cooked, remove the pork and pineapple from the grill. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into small pieces.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.
  7. To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the grilled pork on each tortilla, top with diced onion and chopped cilantro, and add a slice of grilled pineapple if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.
  • Try adding sliced avocado or jalapeños for extra toppings to customize your tacos.

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