Pork Chops Al Pastor Recipe

Name: Pork Chops Al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Dried california chiles; 1/2 cup Chicken broth; 1/2 Yellow onion, chopped; 1 Pineapple; 2 Garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Achiote paste or powder; 1 Chipotle chile in adobo; 2 pounds Pork chops; 1 Red onion, cut into rings; 4 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped; 1 Jalapeno, chopped; 1/2 lime

Servings: persons

3 Dried california chiles
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1/2 Yellow onion, chopped
1 Pineapple
2 Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Achiote paste or powder
1 Chipotle chile in adobo
2 pounds Pork chops
1 Red onion, cut into rings
4 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
1 Jalapeno, chopped
1/2 lime

1
Toast chiles in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant. Let cool, then remove seeds and stems. Heat chiles with chicken broth and simmer for a few minutes until chiles are softened. Let cool.
2
Cut skin off pineapple and cut flesh from core into slabs. Chop 1/2 cup and reserve rest until time to grill.
3
Blend chiles, broth, onion, garlic, pineapple, achiote and chipotle and season with salt. Pour over pork chops and marinate overnight.
4
Heat grill to high, oil the grates, and bring pork chops to room temperature. Toss onions and reserved pineapple with a bit of oil and grill until slightly charred. Remove to a bowl. Season the chops with salt. Cooking times will vary based on size of the chops, so grill until done to your liking (I medium sized chops cooking them over higher heat first, then moved them to the side until they were 135 degrees).
5
Chop onion and pineapple and toss with cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice, then season to taste with salt. Serve chops with salsa.

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Dried california chiles, 1/2 cup Chicken broth, 1/2 Yellow onion, chopped, 1 Pineapple, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops 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.

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Pork Chops Al Pastor

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