Tacos Al Pastor Recipe

Name: Tacos Al Pastor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed; Toppings: chopped radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, crumbled queso fresco, chopped onions, chopped jalapeno

Servings: persons

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Mexican-style chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 (8-inch) soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings: chopped radishes, fresh cilantro leaves, crumbled queso fresco, chopped onions, chopped jalapeno

1
Combine pork and next 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 4 to 24 hours.
2
Cook pork mixture in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until pork is done. Serve mixture with warm tortillas and desired toppings.
3
Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Gourmet Collection Mexican-Style Chili Powder.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per taco with flour tortilla and 1/2 cup pork mixture (not including toppings).
5
Spicy Chicken-Pineapple Tacos: Substitute 1 lb. skinned and boned chicken thighs, chopped, for pork tenderloin. Proceed with recipe as directed.
6
Per taco with flour tortilla and 1/2 cup chicken mixture (not including toppings): Calories 230; Fat 4g (sat 3g, mono 5g, poly 1g); Protein 5g; Carb 7g; Fiber 8g; Chol 50mg; Iron 8mg; Sodium 564mg; Calc 62mg

888

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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Protein

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Tacos Al Pastor falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tacos Al Pastor

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