Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12 tacos
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
Description
Tacos Al Pastor Recipe centers on marinated and roasted al pastor meat served hot on corn tortillas. The recipe uses fresh pineapple slices cooked until lightly charred either under a broiler or on a grill, which are then diced and added as a topping with thinly sliced red onions and roughly minced cilantro. Heating the corn tortillas until steaming softens them, making them pliable for folding. The assembled tacos are garnished with lime wedges to squeeze over before eating, enhancing the overall flavor profile with a citrus note.
The tacos combine savory and slightly smoky meat with sweet and tangy pineapple, fresh aromatic herbs, and the mild pungency of onions, resulting in layered tastes and textures. Preparation involves heating components separately and assembling immediately to serve warm. Using two tortillas per taco is optional for sturdiness.
To maintain freshness if not serving immediately, keep the cooked meat warm and other ingredients stored separately up to 30 minutes before serving. Stored covered in the refrigerator, the components last up to 5 days but are best consumed fresh. Reheat the meat gently with a small amount of water to preserve tenderness.
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 pineapple 1/2 thick, peeled, thickly sliced, fresh
- 3 cups al pastor meat thinly sliced
- 1 red onion peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cilantro roughly minced, fresh
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate and roast the al pastor meat.
- Heat the corn tortillas over a grill, open flame, or in a large pan over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side or until they are warm and steaming. Cover them with a towel to keep them warm.
- Cook the sliced pineapple on a pan under the broiler on high for 3 to 4 minutes per side or directly on a hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly charred. Medium dice them.
- Thinly slice the cooked al pastor meat onto a heated corn tortilla. You can use two shells if you’d like.
- Next, generously garnish with diced red onions, cilantro, and pineapple. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used evenly.
- Serve the tacos al pastor with lime slices.
Notes
- Assemble the tacos right before serving to ensure all components stay warm and fresh.
- Store cooked meat and other ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; these do not freeze well.
- Reheat al pastor meat gently with a little water in a pan over low heat to keep it tender.
- Fresh uncooked pineapple can be used as a topping if preferred.
- Flour tortillas are an alternative but corn tortillas are traditional and preferred.
- If tortillas tear easily, use two per taco for better support.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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