Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor

Mexican
Dinner

A popular taco variety from Central Mexico, with spit-grilled pork marinated in a blend of dried chilies, spices, and pineapple.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

6

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Ingredients

  • 1kg Pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 4 Dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 Dried ancho chilies
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup White vinegar
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp Achiote paste
  • 1, thinly sliced Pineapple, for serving
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, chopped
  • 18 Corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rehydrate the dried chilies in hot water for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend the rehydrated chilies, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, and achiote paste into a smooth marinade.

  3. 3

    Marinate the pork slices for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

  4. 4

    Cook the pork on a grill or in a hot skillet until charred and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Warm the corn tortillas.

  6. 6

    Chop the cooked pork into small pieces.

  7. 7

    Serve the pork on the warm tortillas, topped with sliced pineapple, onion, and cilantro.