How To Make Home-style Tacos al Pastor (Chile and Pineapple Pork Tacos)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 3 dried ancho chilies
- 1 dried guajillo chili
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the ancho chilies, guajillo chili, pineapple juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the chilies.
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Transfer the chili mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
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Place the thinly sliced pork in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the pork is evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into smaller pieces.
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In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced pineapple and onion, and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan or over a gas stove flame until pliable.
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To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of the grilled pork on each warm tortilla. Top with the caramelized pineapple and onion mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco.
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Serve the Tacos al Pastor with additional lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 395kcal
- Total Fat : 13g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 66mg
- Sodium : 485mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 11g
- Protein : 29g
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