Authentic Tacos Al Pastor

By: Test User

  • Meal Type: Dinner
  • Servings: 6
  • Description: Tacos al Pastor are a staple of Mexican street food, featuring marinated pork cooked to perfection, served on warm corn tortillas with grilled pineapple, onions, and fresh cilantro. A squeeze of lime adds the perfect touch to these juicy, flavorful tacos.
Authentic Tacos Al Pastor
Ingredients:
Qty
Unit
Ingredient
Preparation
1.00
medium
Onion
1.00
pkg
Tortilla
2.00
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1.00
tsp
Salt
0.25
cup
Cilantro
fresh
1.00
medium
Red Onion
1.00
whole
Pineapple
cleaned, sliced, grilled
2.00
fresh
Lime
cut into wedges
1.00
Tbsp
Black Pepper
0.25
cup
Lime Juice
4.00
lbs
Pork Shoulder
boneless
3.00
medium
Guajillo Chiles
dried
0.25
cup
Orange Juice
2.00
tsp
Mexican Oregano
2.00
tsp
Cumin
ground
2.00
oz
Achiote Paste
  • Instructions:
    • Step 1: Prepare the Marinade Blend the guajillo chilies, achiote paste, garlic, vinegar, orange juice, pineapple juice, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth. Coat the sliced pork in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
    • Step 2: Cook the Pork Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork in batches until slightly charred and caramelized (about 3-5 minutes per side).
    • Step 3: Grill the Pineapple Grill the pineapple slices until caramelized, then chop into small pieces.
    • Step 4: Assemble the Tacos Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet. Fill each tortilla with cooked pork, then top with grilled pineapple, diced onion, and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.