Tacos al Pastor
Mexican · 55 min · Pork · dairy-free
461 cal
28g protein
40g carbs
21g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder
- 4 guajillo chiles
- 1 ancho chile
- 2 oz achiote paste
- 1/2 fresh pineapple
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 white onion
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Method
- Toast and soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Blend the chiles with achiote, vinegar, garlic, a chunk of pineapple, and salt into a marinade.
- Thinly slice the pork, coat in the marinade, and rest at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the pork in a hot skillet in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until charred at the edges, then chop finely.
- Char small pineapple pieces in the same pan for 2 minutes.
- Fill warm tortillas with pork, pineapple, diced onion, and cilantro.
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