Mexican Tacos Al Pastor

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   For the marinade: Seed the chiles, and chop finely.

2. 2

   Mash them together with the garlic, cloves, and cumin; add vinegar (avoid touching the chiles and vinegar with your bare hands if possible to prevent burning the skin).

3. 3

   Boil the ingredients in heavy saucepan until it thickens into a heavy paste, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

4. 4

   Let cool.

5. 5

   Cut the pork meat in thin steaks or slices (normally the slices rest on top of each other while marinating and cooking).

6. 6

   Apply the paste to the meat putting one slice on top of the other (At an authentic taqueria, this would form a unit topped with pineapple for added flavor and moisture, and placed into the rotisserie and rotated constantly).

7. 7

   Cover and place in the fridge at least 6 hours (or overnight).

8. 8

   If using a rotisserie, cook the meat until well done.

9. 9

   If not using a rotisserie, drain the marinade and cut the pork in small pieces.

10. 10

    Put in a frying pan with a little oil and cook the meat with small pieces of pineapple making sure the pork is well-cooked, using care not to burn.

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    While the meat is cooking, heat the tortillas.

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    Finely chop the onion and cilantro together.

13. 13

    Cut the limes in quarters.

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    Serve the cooked meat wrapped in the hot tortillas, and garnished with the chopped cilantro, onion, pineapple, and the lime quarters.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.