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Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

Enjoy these easy, delicious Pork Tacos al Pastor made at home on the grill in about 20 minutes (minus the marinating time) for your next Taco Tuesday!  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 791 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Marinade
  • 2 1/2 - 3 pounds Farmer John Boneless Fresh Pork Loin, cut into thin slices
  • 1 white onion roughly chopped
  • 1/4 of a fresh pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon achiote powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
For Serving
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
  • Remaining 3/4 of a fresh pineapple peeled, cored, then grilled and diced

Instructions

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  1. Slice the pork loin into thin slices, no more than 1/2-inch thick.  Transfer to a large bowl or heavy duty zip-tight bag.  
  2. In a blender, combine the onion, pineapple, orange juice, white vinegar, garlic, chipotle pepper, ancho chili powder, achiote powder, cumin, oregano, and salt.  Blend until smooth, then pour over the thinly sliced pork.  Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but up to 24 hours, to marinate.
  3. Heat a grill to high heat, then remove the meat from the marinade and grill over direct heat until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of your pork.  Grill the remaining pineapple at the same time by first cutting it into wedges then grilling over high heat for 4-6 minutes per side, until warm and slightly charred.
  4. Transfer the grilled pork loin to a cutting board and stack, then slice thinly to get that shaved taco meat look.  
  5. Pile the chopped grilled pork on warm flour tortillas with the diced white onion, diced grilled pineapple, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge, then serve.

Notes

  • Adapted from Epicurious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 791kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 99g (198%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 262mg (87%) Sodium 1479mg (62%) Potassium 1868mg (53%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 929IU (19%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 791

% Daily Value*

Calories 791kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 99g 198%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 262mg 87%
Sodium 1479mg 62%
Potassium 1868mg 40%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 929IU 19%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.