Al Pastor Marinated Pork Recipe

Name: Al Pastor Marinated Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried guajillo peppers, deveined and soaked in cold water for 5 hours; 4 ounces apple juice; 4 ounces garlic; 4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice; 4 ounces white vinegar; 2 ounces white onion; 1 ounce achiote paste; 1 ounce salt; 1/2 ounce ground black pepper; 1/4 ounce ground cinnamon; 1/4 ounce ground cumin; 1/4 ounce ground cloves; 1/4 ounce dried oregano; 1/4 ounce dried thyme; 4 bay leaves; 1 pound pork shoulder; 2 ounces chopped bacon; Oil, for cooking; Fresh diced pineapple, optional

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried guajillo peppers, deveined and soaked in cold water for 5 hours
4 ounces apple juice
4 ounces garlic
4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
4 ounces white vinegar
2 ounces white onion
1 ounce achiote paste
1 ounce salt
1/2 ounce ground black pepper
1/4 ounce ground cinnamon
1/4 ounce ground cumin
1/4 ounce ground cloves
1/4 ounce dried oregano
1/4 ounce dried thyme
4 bay leaves
1 pound pork shoulder
2 ounces chopped bacon
Oil, for cooking
Fresh diced pineapple, optional

1
Drain the guajillos, add them to a blender and blend with 4 to 6 ounces water.
2
Strain the puree.
3
Add the guajillo puree, the apple juice, garlic, orange juice, vinegar, onions, achiote, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, oregano, thyme and bay leaves to the blender and bend to make the marinade.
4
Thinly slice the pork shoulder then transfer the marinade and the meat to a large plastic resealable bag and marinate the meat overnight.
5
Dice the marinated pork into small pieces.
6
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a squirt of oil.
7
Add the pork and bacon and cook.
8
When the meat is cooked through, add some fresh pineapple if using to the pan.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried guajillo peppers, deveined and soaked in cold water for 5 hours, 4 ounces apple juice, 4 ounces garlic, 4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, and more.

Yes, Al Pastor Marinated Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Al Pastor Marinated Pork

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