Slow Cooked Tacos Al Pastor
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12 tacos
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooked Tacos Al Pastor
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This Tacos Al Pastor recipe combines chili spice rubbed pork tenderloin, slow cooked in a pineapple chili sauce for a simple, delicious taco recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 3 lb pork tenderloin
- 7 oz can chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored & chopped (divided)
- 1 cup red onion diced - divided
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 12 oz beer
- 12 small tortillas
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 limes sliced into wedges
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Instructions
- Combine the kosher salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture onto the pork tenderloin and place the pork into the slow cooker.
- Add the can of chipotles in adobo sauce, 2 cups of fresh diced pineapple, ½ cup of red onion, garlic, lime juice and apple cider vinegar to a food processor, or blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, then pour the beer over the top.
- Cover and slow cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Remove from the crock pot and grab two forks or meat claws to quickly and easily shred the meat.
- Flip the meat claws over and easily transfer the meat back into the crock pot.
- Toss the meat with the sauce in the crock pot then serve the meat on tortillas, topped with the remaining pineapple and red onion, as well as cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
876mg
(37%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1105mg
(22%)
Vitamin C
41.4mg
(46%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1105mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 41.4mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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