Salsa Al Pastor Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa Al Pastor Recipe
Description
Salsa Al Pastor features drenched dried ancho and guajillo chiles along with smoky chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed with fresh pineapple, sweet onion, Roma tomatoes, and cilantro. The dried chiles provide body and warm flavors while the chipotle adds smoky heat. Fresh pineapple contributes brightness and subtle sweetness, balancing the earthiness of the chiles. Apple cider vinegar and a touch of cumin enhance the overall flavor profile. The salsa is pulsed to a mostly smooth consistency but can be adjusted to chunkier by separately chopping fresh ingredients and mixing them in.
This salsa complements tacos al pastor and other pork dishes, bringing a vibrant layered flavor that pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. Adjusting salt and optional sugar allows tailoring sweetness and seasoning to taste. It can be served fresh or refrigerated to let flavors meld.
Ingredients
- 2 ancho chile dried
- 2 guajillo chile or anaheim, dried
- 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple fresh, chopped
- 1 onion peeled and chopped, sweet
- 3 Roma tomato roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Place the 4 dried chiles in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the top. Cover chiles with a small plate, to push the chiles down into the water. Steep for at least 10 minutes.
- Remove the chiles from the hot water. Remove the stems and seeds. Then place the chile peppers in a food processor.
- Add 1/2 cup of the chile water to the food processor. Add all remaining ingredients. (Leave the sugar out, if you are unsure whether you want to add it.)
- Pulse the salsa ingredients until mostly smooth. Taste, then add salt, pepper, and sugar as needed.
Notes
- You can blend dried chiles and spices smooth, then fold in chopped pineapple, onion, and tomatoes for chunkier salsa texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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