4.8 from 15 votes
Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor with Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Succulent, smoky, and sweet with just the right amount of spice, my easy Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor are destined to become a grilling season favorite. Made from just 14 simple, easy-to-find ingredients and less than 30 minutes of active time, these pineapple pork tacos are my go-to summer comfort food.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 20 tacos
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 guajillo chiles softened
- 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons of the canning sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- ½ red onion roughly chopped
- 2 pineapple rounds cored
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano preferably Mexican
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 pounds pork loin sirloin thinly sliced
- corn tortillas
- Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Instructions
- Remove stem and seeds from guajillo chile pods and place pods in hot water for about 15 minutes to soften.
- In a blender, combine the softened guajillo chile pods, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, oil, juice, onion, pineapple, garlic, salt, and spices. Blend until smooth. Place the pork chops in a large gallon re-sealable bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, but I would suggest overnight to lock in the flavors.
- On a hot grill lay pork chops in a single layer. When richly browned, usually just about 3 to 4 minutes, flip and brown the other side.
- As the meat is done, transfer it to a cutting board and chop it up (between 1/4 and 1/2-inch pieces). Scoop into a skillet and place on a warm grill keeping the meat warm.
- Add the pineapple salsa to the pork and toss everything together.
- Serve with tortillas and salsa for your guests to make soft tacos.
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Notes
- Make-ahead tips:
- You can marinate the meat a couple of days before your event. The morning of your fiesta, grill the pork, cut, and reserve.
- To save even more time, cook the meat the day before your fiesta and make your pineapple salsa the day of your party and then combine the meat and the salsa.
- Reheat it all in an iron skillet on your grill and let your amigos serve themselves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
206IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 206IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.