Horizontal Tacos al Pastor Recipe

Name: Horizontal Tacos al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking; One 1-ounce package achiote paste; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 4 chipotles in adobo sauce; 1 clove garlic; Pinch kosher salt; 2 pounds boneless pork butt, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then into 1/2-inch-wide strips; 12 fresh 6-inch white corn tortillas; 1 yellow onion, 1/4-inch dice; 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; Cotija cheese, crumbled, for serving; Salsa, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
One 1-ounce package achiote paste
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
4 chipotles in adobo sauce
1 clove garlic
Pinch kosher salt
2 pounds boneless pork butt, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then into 1/2-inch-wide strips
12 fresh 6-inch white corn tortillas
1 yellow onion, 1/4-inch dice
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Cotija cheese, crumbled, for serving
Salsa, for serving

1
Puree 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice, the vegetable oil, achiote paste, adobo sauce, chipotles, garlic and salt in a food processor.
2
Mix the pineapple juice mixture with the pork in a freezer bag and move around to coat.
3
Marinate the pork in the fridge, 1 to 2 hours.
4
Preheat a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high heat.
5
Lightly oil the skillet and add the tortillas, toasting, about 30 seconds per side.
6
Remove the tortillas and store in a towel to keep warm.
7
Raise the heat under the skillet to high and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
8
Remove the pork from the bag and wipe off any excess pineapple juice mixture.
9
Cook the pork in batches, until charred and cooked through.
10
Remove the pork from the skillet.
11
Chop the meat into bite-size pieces.
12
Add half of the onions and the fresh pineapple and quickly cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
13
Add the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice and the chopped pork back to the skillet with the juices.
14
Place the pork, pineapple and onion mixture in the tortillas.
15
Top with the remaining onions, cilantro, cotija and salsa.
16
Order a margarita, apply SPF 2 and take a bite.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for cooking, One 1-ounce package achiote paste, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, and more.

Yes, Horizontal Tacos al Pastor 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Horizontal Tacos al Pastor

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Variations & substitutions

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