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Authentic Tacos al Pastor

Smoky, tangy, sweet marinated pork with pineapple, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
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Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 3 dried guajillo chilies rehydrated
  • 2 dried ancho chilies rehydrated
  • 3 tbsp achiote paste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Fresh pineapple slices
  • Corn tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro and chopped onion
  • Salsa of choice

Method
 

  1. Prepare Marinade: Blend rehydrated chilies, achiote, garlic, pineapple juice, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and salt until smooth.
  2. Marinate the Pork: Coat pork slices with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight preferred).
  3. Cook the Meat: Traditionally, stack pork slices on a vertical spit with pineapple on top and roast. At home: grill or roast slices until charred and cooked through.
  4. Assemble Tacos: Warm corn tortillas. Add sliced pork, top with pineapple, onion, cilantro, and salsa.
  5. Serve: Eat hot with lime wedges for extra zest.