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 large white onion, halved; 1 pineapple, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup guajillo chili powder; 3 garlic cloves, halved; 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 small chipotle chiles or 1 large chipotle chile; 1 -2 teaspoon adobo sauce, from canned chipotle chile in adobo; 2 3/4 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; corn tortilla; salsa

Servings: persons

1 large white onion, halved
1 pineapple, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup guajillo chili powder
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 small chipotle chiles or 1 large chipotle chile
1 -2 teaspoon adobo sauce, from canned chipotle chile in adobo
2 3/4 lbs boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
corn tortilla
salsa

1
Coarsely chop 1 onion half. Coarsely chop 2 pineapple rounds, discarding core; cover and chill remaining pineapple. Place chopped onion and chopped pineapple in blender. Add orange juice and next 7 ingredients; puree marinade until smooth. Place pork in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade and seal bag, releasing excess air. Turn to coat. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
2
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill remaining pineapple until warm and slightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Grill pork with some marinade still clinging until slightly charred and cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer pineapple and pork to work surface; chop pineapple into 1/2-inch cubes, discarding cores. Chop pork. Transfer to platter; toss to combine.
3
Meanwhile, finely chop remaining onion half and place in medium bowl. Add cilantro; toss to combine. Grill tortillas until warm and slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side.
4
Serve pork-pineapple mixture with onion-cilantro relish, Salsa, and lime wedges.

917

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large white onion, halved, 1 pineapple, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 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.

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Tacos Al Pastor

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