These tacos al pastor are a delicious Mexican street food staple, featuring marinated pork, pineapple, and a variety of spices. Perfect for a flavorful meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 50 g achiote paste
- 5 g black pepper
- 2 g cumin
- 3 dried chiles
- 2 dried chiles
- 4 garlic cloves
- 120 ml orange juice
- 5 g oregano
- 500 g pineapple
- 1000 g pork shoulder
- 10 g salt
- 30 ml vegetable oil
- 120 ml white vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Soak the dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
Step 2
Drain the chiles and blend them with the vinegar, orange juice, garlic, achiote paste, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 3
Marinate the pork slices in the blended sauce for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
Step 4
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 5
Grill the pork slices until they are cooked through and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Step 6
Grill the pineapple chunks until they are caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 7
Chop the grilled pork and pineapple into small pieces.
Step 8
Serve the pork and pineapple on warm corn tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as chopped onions, cilantro, and salsa.