Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Name: Tacos Al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dried pasilla chiles, seeded and torn to pieces; 8 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and torn to pieces; 8 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon achiote powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 5 whole cloves; 1 cup white vinegar; salt to taste; 2 pounds pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped pineapple; 32 (5 inch) corn tortillas; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 limes, cut in wedges

Servings: persons

8 dried pasilla chiles, seeded and torn to pieces
8 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and torn to pieces
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon achiote powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
5 whole cloves
1 cup white vinegar
salt to taste
2 pounds pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
32 (5 inch) corn tortillas
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 limes, cut in wedges

1
Soak pasilla chiles and guajillo chiles in a bowl with hot water until chiles are softened, about 10 minutes; drain. Mash chiles, garlic, achiote powder, cumin, and cloves in a saucepan with a fork.
2
Pour vinegar into sauce pan and bring to a boil; cook and stir until mixture becomes a thick paste. Season with salt. Rub chile paste over sliced pork, stacking meat on a plate. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir marinated pork and pineapple until pork is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Divide pork over stacks of two corn tortillas and serve with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.

1317

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dried pasilla chiles, seeded and torn to pieces, 8 dried guajillo chiles, seeded and torn to pieces, 8 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon achiote powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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