Flavorful Tacos with Al Pastor Pork Recipe
Flavorful tacos with marinated al pastor pork, served with fresh toppings and warm tortillas.
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.
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
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