Tacos al Pastor
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Prep time
20
m
Total time
2
h
Yields
6
Servings
Tacos al Pastor are a Mexican favorite made with marinated pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro served on Yellow Corn Table Tortillas. The chile-based marinade gives the pork its signature flavor, while pineapple adds a touch of sweetness to every taco.
Ingredients
2
2 guajillo chiles, hydrated, seeded, and deveined
1/4
1/4 medium white onion, roasted
2
2 cloves garlic, roasted
2
Tbsp.
2 tablespoons achiote paste
1/4
Cup
1/4 cup orange juice
2
Tbsp.
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2
Tsp.
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2
Tsp.
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2
Lbs.
2 lbs. pork steaks or thinly sliced pork shoulder
1/2
Cup
1/2 cup white onion, thinly sliced
1/2
Cup
1/2 cup pineapple, sliced
1
Tbsp.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1
1 package La Campera Yellow Corn Table Tortillas
Pineapple, diced
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
White onion, finely chopped
Limes, cut into wedges
Salsa, for serving
Yellow Corn Table Tortillas
Directions
Step
1
Add the guajillo chiles, roasted onion, roasted garlic, achiote, orange juice, white vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step
2
Place the pork, sliced onion, and pineapple in a large dish. Pour the marinade over the pork and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step
3
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with vegetable oil. Cook the pork until browned and fully cooked, turning as needed. Remove from the heat and let rest briefly.
Step
4
Transfer the cooked pork to a cutting board and chop it into small pieces.
Step
5
Heat the La Campera Yellow Corn Table Tortillas on a hot skillet or comal until warm and pliable.
Step
6
Fill each tortilla with chopped al pastor pork and diced pineapple. Top with cilantro and onion and serve with lime wedges and salsa.
