
Tacos Al Pastor
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Tacos Al Pastor
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When it comes to tacos, Tacos Al Pastor rate at the top. The meat is marinated with a delicious smoky adobo sauce, rendering the perfect combination of tender/juicy on the inside and deliciously crisp on the outside.
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Ingredients
For the Meat
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (pork sirloin or thin boneless pork chops may be used too) sliced thinly - about 1/4 inch thick
- Kosher or sea salt
- 2 cups Al Pastor Adobo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or more if needed
- 1 large onion sliced thinly
- Corn tortillas as many needed
Garnishes
- ½ fresh pineapple diced
- chopped white onion and cilantro
- A red salsa like Chile De Arbol Salsa
- tomatillo salsa
- Fresh lime wedges
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Instructions
- Trim the pork shoulder or loin off any excess fat. Cut the meat into thin slices, about ¼ inch thick.
- Season the pork with salt on both sides.
- Place the meat slices in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over them, ensuring that each slice is coated evenly.
- Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap, and let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Before you're ready to start cooking the meat, grill the pineapple on a skillet. Preferably a griddle that achieves that delicious char taste.
- Chop the pineapples in small cubes to get them ready for the tacos.
- Cook. Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add two tablespoons of oil. Cook the meat slices until they are nicely browned and cooked through. About 3 minutes per side.
- Cook in separate batches so that you don't overcrowd the skillet. Note: Clean the skillet between batches to remove the burnt marinade. Add a little more oil between each batch of meat.
- Transfer the meat to a dish as it cooks. When the meat is all cooked, cut into thin small strips and return to the dish. Set aside.
- In same skillet, add a tablespoon of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and saute until soft. Add the sliced meat back in the skillet and combine with the onions.
Assemble the tacos
- Warm up your corn tortillas by lightly charring them on a hot skillet or directly over a flame.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the cooked meat, and top it off with diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, finely chopped onions, salsa and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serve your Tacos Al Pastor with extra lime wedges on the side
Notes
- Fridge: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Store the meat in airtight packaging, such as zip-top bags or use a covered storage container. It lasts three to four days.
- Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container that will protect the meat from freezer burn.
- Reheating without drying out: The very best way to reheat leftover Al Pastor pork is low and slow with a little extra moisture — you can use either broth or water with great results. While you can reheat the meat in a pan or use a cast iron skillet to reheat pork really do reheat best in the oven. Because the oven heats the pork from all sides — and because you’ll be protecting them in a glass pan with a tight cover — they’ll never dry out or overcook.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2oz
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
15.4g
(31%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
3.1g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 2oz | |
Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
Protein | 15.4g | 31% |
Fat | 10g | 15% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
Sugar | 3.1g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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