Marinated And Grilled Pork Tacos (Puerco Adobabo)

Name: Marinated And Grilled Pork Tacos (Puerco Adobabo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe pineapple, pared, 1 c of it coarsely chopped, the remainder in big slabs; 10 garlic cloves; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 guajillo chilies, toasted, seeded and torn into pieces (pasilla chiles can be substituted); 2 ancho chilies, toasted, seeded and torn; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 3 1/2 - 4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick steaks; 1 small corn tortillas or 1 small flour tortilla; minced white onion; chopped fresh cilantro; chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 ripe pineapple, pared, 1 c of it coarsely chopped, the remainder in big slabs
10 garlic cloves
1 pinch ground cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 guajillo chilies, toasted, seeded and torn into pieces (pasilla chiles can be substituted)
2 ancho chilies, toasted, seeded and torn
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
3 1/2 - 4 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick steaks
1 small corn tortillas or 1 small flour tortilla
minced white onion
chopped fresh cilantro
chopped tomatoes or pico de gallo
lime wedge

1
In a food processor combine the 1 c chopped pineapple, garlic cumin salt chiles and vinegar; process until smooth.
2
Transfer to a bowl or ziploc, add pork turning to coat all the meat.
3
Refrigerate for NO MORE THAN 2 hours. Gets mooshy if left longer than that.
4
Preheat grill to hot.
5
Discard marinade.
6
Place half of the meat in a single layer on the grill and cook, without moving for about 5 minute.
7
Transfer cooked meat to baking pan and repeat with remaining meat.
8
While meat cooks, arrange pineapple slices around meat and cook on each side until fruit has nice grill marks and is slightly caramelized, 5-6 minute per side.
9
Allow meat to rest at least 5 minute before slicing into thin slices against the grain.
10
Chop grilled pineapple into small bits.
11
Pour any juices from meat and pineapple over meat.
12
Serve with listed condiments wrapped in warm tortillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 ripe pineapple, pared, 1 c of it coarsely chopped, the remainder in big slabs, 10 garlic cloves, 1 pinch ground cloves, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Marinated And Grilled Pork Tacos (Puerco Adobabo) 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!