Tacos al Pastor

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

  1. Toast and soak the guajillo and ancho chiles in hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the chiles with achiote, vinegar, garlic, a chunk of pineapple, and salt into a marinade.
  3. Thinly slice the pork, coat in the marinade, and rest at least 30 minutes.
  4. Sear the pork in a hot skillet in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until charred at the edges, then chop finely.
  5. Char small pineapple pieces in the same pan for 2 minutes.
  6. Fill warm tortillas with pork, pineapple, diced onion, and cilantro.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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