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Flavorful tacos with shredded Al Pastor pork, diced mango, red onion, and cilantro on a white plate. Additional tacos and a small bowl of diced mango surround the plate.

Flavorful Tacos with Al Pastor Pork Recipe

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Flavorful tacos with marinated al pastor pork, served with fresh toppings and warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 257 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $11
Shopping Cost$28

Equipment

  • Grill or frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

For Al Pastor Pork:

  • 1 lb pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Tacos:

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • ½ cup pineapple diced
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Marinate the Pork:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, white vinegar, achiote paste, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
    1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons achiote, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the thinly sliced pork and mix well to coat.
    1 lb pork shoulder
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Cook the Pork:

  • Preheat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the marinated pork until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into smaller pieces.

Assemble the Tacos:

  • Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan for about 1 minute per side.
    8 small corn tortillas
  • Fill each tortilla with the cooked al pastor pork.
  • Top with diced pineapple, onion, and chopped cilantro.
    1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup onion, 1/4 cup cilantro
  • Serve with lime wedges on the side.
    Lime wedges

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder.
Serve with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for an extra kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Al Pastor, Easy Recipe, Flavorful, Mexican Cuisine, Tacos

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

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