Tacos al Pastor

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
For the Marinade:
 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
 3 guajillo chilies, deseeded and soaked
 2 ancho chilies, deseeded and soaked
 3 cloves garlic
 1/4 cup white vinegar
 1/2 cup pineapple juice
 1 tablespoon achiote paste (optional for color and earthiness)
 1 teaspoon cumin
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
 Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
 Corn tortillas
 Fresh pineapple, diced
 Red onion, finely chopped
 Fresh cilantro, chopped
 Lime wedges
1

Prepare the Marinade:
In a blender, combine the soaked and drained guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, white vinegar, pineapple juice, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

2

Marinate the Pork:
Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

3

Cook the Pork:
If using a grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for about 2-4 minutes on each side, until charred and cooked through.
If using an oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pork slices on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until slightly charred and cooked.

4

Prepare Tacos:
Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a low flame until soft and slightly charred.
Slice the cooked pork into smaller pieces.

5

Assemble the Tacos:
On each tortilla, place a portion of the sliced pork, a few pieces of diced pineapple, some chopped red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Ingredients

For the Marinade:
 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
 3 guajillo chilies, deseeded and soaked
 2 ancho chilies, deseeded and soaked
 3 cloves garlic
 1/4 cup white vinegar
 1/2 cup pineapple juice
 1 tablespoon achiote paste (optional for color and earthiness)
 1 teaspoon cumin
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
 Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
 Corn tortillas
 Fresh pineapple, diced
 Red onion, finely chopped
 Fresh cilantro, chopped
 Lime wedges

Directions

1

Prepare the Marinade:
In a blender, combine the soaked and drained guajillo and ancho chilies, garlic, white vinegar, pineapple juice, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, cloves, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

2

Marinate the Pork:
Place the thinly sliced pork in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

3

Cook the Pork:
If using a grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for about 2-4 minutes on each side, until charred and cooked through.
If using an oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pork slices on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until slightly charred and cooked.

4

Prepare Tacos:
Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or directly over a low flame until soft and slightly charred.
Slice the cooked pork into smaller pieces.

5

Assemble the Tacos:
On each tortilla, place a portion of the sliced pork, a few pieces of diced pineapple, some chopped red onion, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Notes

Tacos al Pastor
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