Tacos al Pastor Recipe 🌮
Here's how you can make the authentic Tacos al Pastor at home:
For the Marinade:
2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon achiote paste
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
Corn tortillas
1 cup pineapple, diced
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Preparation Instructions:
Prepare the Marinade:
Heat a pan over medium heat. Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Soak the toasted chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
In a blender, combine the softened chiles, garlic, vinegar, orange juice, pineapple juice, cumin, oregano, achiote paste, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Marinate the Pork:
Place the pork slices in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the pork is well-coated.
Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for better flavor.
Cook the Pork:
Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the marinated pork slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are fully cooked and slightly charred.
Once cooked, slice the pork thinly for the tacos.
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
Assemble each taco by placing some sliced pork onto a tortilla, adding diced pineapple, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Cooking Tips:
If you don't have access to a grill, a hot skillet will work just as well for cooking the pork.
For extra flavor, char the pineapple slightly on the grill before adding it to the tacos.
Serving Suggestions:
Tacos al Pastor are best enjoyed fresh off the grill, paired with a cold beer or a refreshing horchata.
